Economy

Botswana VP launches European investment push after high-level US tour

Botswana’s Vice President and Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, has wrapped up a two-week official visit to the United States, where he participated in the 2025 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.

Economy

Botswana: Serious buyers express interest in De Beers stake

Botswana’s government expressed confidence that Anglo American will secure a buyer for its De Beers diamond division within the year.

Economy

Bank of Botswana predicts inflation slowdown in 2025

The Bank of Botswana has revised its inflation forecast for this year to an average of 2.5%, down from the earlier projection of 3.9%. The adjustment reflects expectations of lower fuel prices and the Pula's strengthening against the South African Rand.

Economy

Botswana VP launches European investment push after high-level US tour

Botswana’s Vice President and Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, has wrapped up a two-week official visit to the United States, where he participated in the 2025 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.

Economy

Botswana: Serious buyers express interest in De Beers stake

Botswana’s government expressed confidence that Anglo American will secure a buyer for its De Beers diamond division within the year.

Economy

Bank of Botswana predicts inflation slowdown in 2025

The Bank of Botswana has revised its inflation forecast for this year to an average of 2.5%, down from the earlier projection of 3.9%. The adjustment reflects expectations of lower fuel prices and the Pula's strengthening against the South African Rand.

Economy

Botswana shines with top business stand award at global tourism showcase

Botswana has received the esteemed “Best Stand in Doing Business” Award at the ongoing World Travel Market (WTM) Africa event in Cape Town, South Africa.

Economy

Collaboration key to driving economic growth in Botswana, says Minister

According to Botswana's Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, the country's future economic growth and innovation rely on strong collaboration between the education sector and industries.

Economy

Botswana seeks strategic European partnerships for growth

Botswana’s Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has successfully secured key investment and trade deals during a historic European mission, bolstering the nation’s global economic position.

Economy

Botswana is a key investment destination, says official

Botswana is a prime investment destination due to various factors, according to Keletsositse Olebile, CEO of the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC).

Economy

Botswana and De Beers seal long-awaited diamond deal

Botswana's government finalised a long-delayed 10-year diamond sales agreement on Tuesday with Anglo American through its De Beers unit, which includes a potential five-year extension to the initial agreement.

Economy

Bank of Botswana maintains key rate as inflation stays within target range

Botswana's central bank decided to hold its main lending rate unchanged at its first monetary policy meeting of the year on Thursday,

Economy

Diamond-reliant Botswana seeks to diversify its economy

As the diamond industry faces an uncertain outlook, Botswana is working to expand sectors like agriculture, copper mining, and tourism in an effort to diversify its economy,

Economy

Botswana strikes major diamond deal with De Beers, says president

President of Botswana, Duma Boko announced that his government has secured a diamond extraction and sales agreement with De Beers, providing stability to the country's gem-dependent economy.

Botswana shines with top business stand award at global tourism showcase

Economy

Botswana shines with top business stand award at global tourism showcase

Botswana has received the esteemed “Best Stand in Doing Business” Award at the ongoing World Travel Market (WTM) Africa event in Cape Town, South Africa.

Collaboration key to driving economic growth in Botswana, says Minister

Economy

Collaboration key to driving economic growth in Botswana, says Minister

According to Botswana's Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, the country's future economic growth and innovation rely on strong collaboration between the education sector and industries.

Botswana seeks strategic European partnerships for growth

Economy

Botswana seeks strategic European partnerships for growth

Botswana’s Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has successfully secured key investment and trade deals during a historic European mission, bolstering the nation’s global economic position.

Botswana is a key investment destination, says official

Economy

Botswana is a key investment destination, says official

Botswana is a prime investment destination due to various factors, according to Keletsositse Olebile, CEO of the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC).

Botswana and De Beers seal long-awaited diamond deal

Economy

Botswana and De Beers seal long-awaited diamond deal

Botswana's government finalised a long-delayed 10-year diamond sales agreement on Tuesday with Anglo American through its De Beers unit, which includes a potential five-year extension to the initial agreement.

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