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S&P Global Ratings has changed Botswana’s economic outlook from stable to negative, citing external and fiscal pressures. The agency reaffirmed the country’s 'BBB+/A-2' long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings.

posted on 18.03.2025

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Annual inflation for April in Botswana surged 0.2 of a percentage point compared to the 2.9% rate registered in March.

posted on 17.05.2024

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The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) and Stanbic Bank have revealed Botswana's first tech-fuelled platform to boost financial literacy and investing culture.

posted on 08.04.2024

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A new diamond sales deal has been agreed between Botswana and De Beers Group.

posted on 03.07.2023

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Botswana has been urged to bolster its Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) before tapping into the international market

posted on 15.06.2023

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Plans are in place to boost the quality of goods and services produced in Botswana in a bid to boost economic growth

posted on 23.05.2023

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Economic growth of 4% is forecast in Botswana this year, whilst the country predicts medium-term growth of 5.7%,

posted on 07.02.2023

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The government of Botswana and the European Union have unveiled the Multi-Annual Indicative Program (MIP)

posted on 24.11.2022

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Botswana has surpassed Kenya in the rankings of top global innovators, as an increasing number of countries in Africa boost their tech offerings to increase output and productivity.

posted on 05.10.2022

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Botswana can turn its economy around, generate jobs and enjoy a strong recovery from the pandemic by boosting investment

posted on 11.07.2022

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The president of Botswana has stated that countries within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), namely Botswana, South Africa, Eswatini, Namibia and Lesotho, are at increasing risk of stagflation.

posted on 01.07.2022