Economy

Botswana’s upcoming citizenship-by-investment program attracted 464 expressions of interest from 77 countries in its first week, according to Arton Capital, the firm contracted by the government to develop the scheme.

posted on 10.10.2025

Economy

Botswana’s President Duma Boko revealed plans on Friday to launch a citizenship-by-investment scheme.

posted on 29.09.2025

Economy

Botswana’s president plans to finalise an agreement to acquire a majority stake in De Beers by the end of next month, while his government and other prospective buyers continue talks with the company’s controlling shareholder.

posted on 22.09.2025

Economy

Botswana’s Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe underscored that the government views the private sector as the driving force behind economic growth and job creation, during a meeting with private sector CEOs last week.

posted on 05.08.2025

Economy

Botswana said last week that it will permit its Pula currency to weaken by 2.76% over the coming year, an accelerated pace compared to earlier plans, as the country faces economic strain from a sustained slump in the global diamond market.

posted on 14.07.2025

Economy

Botswana has obtained a US$200 million policy-based loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development, finalised during Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s recent trip to Austria.

posted on 03.07.2025

Economy

The diamond industry, particularly the natural diamond sector, is currently experiencing significant volatility, highlighting the critical importance of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB).

posted on 13.06.2025

Economy

Botswana plans to lower its 2025 economic growth forecast to near zero, citing a sustained slump in the global diamond market, a senior official from the finance ministry said this week.

posted on 04.06.2025

Economy

Over 75,000 food voucher recipients in Botswana have reportedly made smooth digital purchases at local retailers, thanks to a fintech solution implemented by SmartSwitch Botswana.

posted on 30.05.2025

Economy

Botswana’s foreign minister has urged the EU to increase its investment efforts in the country. This is especially true given the significant impact of a 37% trade tariff imposed by the Trump administration.

posted on 23.05.2025

Economy

Botswana’s annual inflation rate eased significantly to 2.3% in April 2025, down from a seven-month high of 2.8% recorded in March.

posted on 16.05.2025