The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded consultations with Botswana, commending the government for implementing prudent policies that have shielded the economy and kept it stable despite a weakening diamond …
According to the latest Business Expectations Survey conducted by the Bank of Botswana, optimism amongst businesses strengthened from a confidence level of 43% in last year’s second half to 48% …
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Botswana has overcome opposition from its tourism bosses to introduce a $30 (about £23) tax on all tourists entering the country in an effort to raise money to support conservation …
Introduction of Tourist Tax makes Country most expensive Safari Destination Read More »
We now expect the economy to grow below trend in 2015 and 2016 due to the intensification of the power and water shortages as well as a slowdown in regional …
The possible disconnection in October of water supplies to Gaborone from a South African dam is expected to deepen the crisis in Botswana’s capital, leaving it dependent on a problematic …
SA sacrifices neighbour and leaves Botswana to its water crisis Read More »
Botswana’s economy grew 3.3% quarter-on-quarter in the three months ending in December, from a revised 1.5% in the third quarter, data from the statistics office showed on Friday. On a …
Botswana’s economy grew only 1.2% quarter-on-quarter in the three months ended September, compared to 1.6% in the second quarter, data from the statistics office showed yesterday. On a year-on-year basis …
Botswana’s only power station has broken down due to boiler leaks and generator failures, leaving the world’s biggest diamond producer entirely dependent on power imports from South Africa’s already strained …
Botswana’s Central Bank (BoB) left its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 7.5%, saying the stance was in line with its inflation objectives. “The current state of the economy, domestic and …
Botswana has forged ahead with strategic projects to drive economic diversification, President Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama has said. He cited transport, energy and communications’ hub as well as …
State of the Nation Address focusses on Economic Diversification Read More »
