First National Bank of Botswana Limited announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported interest and similar income of BWP 706,596,000 against BWP 641,173,000 a year ago. Income from operations was BWP 930,054,000 against BWP 800,053,000 a year ago. Profit before indirect taxation was BWP 422,673,000 against BWP 383,722,000 a year ago. Profit before direct taxation was BWP 407,396,000 against BWP 372,857,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was BWP 317,769,000 against BWP 290,828,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 12.39 thebe against 11.34 thebe a year ago. Return on equity was 24% against 24% a year ago. Return on average assets was 2.9% against 3.0% a year ago. Net cash outflow from operating activities was BWP 464,563,000 against cash flow from operating activities of BWP 2,236,787,000 a year ago.