Economy

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.

posted on 07.05.2025

Economy

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

posted on 30.04.2025

Economy

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.

posted on 23.04.2025

Economy

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.

posted on 14.04.2025

Economy

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.

posted on 04.04.2025

Economy

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.

posted on 28.03.2025

Economy

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

posted on 11.03.2025

Economy

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.

posted on 28.02.2025

Economy

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

posted on 21.02.2025

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,

posted on 13.02.2025

Economy

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.

posted on 29.01.2025