Diamond crisis weighs on household spending
Consumer spending in Botswana is expected to remain subdued through 2025 and into 2026 as ongoing challenges in the diamond ...
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BMI warns the Pulaโs worth could slip
Botswanaโs long-standing currency arrangement is under mounting pressure as foreign exchange reserves fall to historic lows. Analysts at BMI warn ...
Botswana Economic Woes Could Derail UDC Govt Campaign Promises โ BMI
Botswanaโs newly elected government under President Duma Boko faces a turbulent start, as mounting economic headwinds threaten to derail key ...
BMI sees dim outlook for Botswanaโs economy in 2025
Botswanaโs economic prospects for 2025 appear gloomy, with global research firm Business Monitor International (BMI) warning that the challenges facing ...
Banks poised to gain most from UDCโs victory
While the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has yet to outline specific policies for the banking sector, its broader agenda ...
The Elephant in the Room
President Duma Boko, in his maiden State of the Nation Address (SONA), acknowledged the formidable challenges facing the 13th Parliament ...
Botswana may fall short of IMFโs 1 percent growth target, warns BMI
Botswana may face challenges in meeting the International Monetary Fundโs (IMF) long-term budget surplus target of 1 percent, as noted ...
BoB likely to cut rates again
Following its recent decision to maintain rates, the Bank of Botswana (BoB) is expected to reduce interest rates once more ...
Budget deficit to widen on falling revenues amid negative GDP growth
An international research firm projects that Botswanaโs budget deficit will widen from an estimated 2.7 percent of GDP in the ...
BMI Warns of Uncertain Future for Botswanaโs Traditional Diamond Industry
Says De Beersโ split from Anglo-American may affect short-term investment in Botswana https://businessweekly.co.bw/news/nothing-can-replace-diamonds Botswanaโs renowned natural diamond industry ...
