Botswana
Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. The capital is Gaborone. The country has a population of about 2.6 million and is classified as an upper-middle-income economy. Botswana's economy has historically been driven by diamond mining, which accounts for a substantial share of export earnings and government revenue, making it one of the world's leading producers by value. The country is also developing its tourism sector, particularly wildlife tourism centred on the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, and has a significant beef export industry. The currency is the pula. Botswana operates as a parliamentary republic and is noted for its political stability, low levels of corruption and sound macroeconomic management since independence in 1966. The government has prioritised economic diversification to reduce dependence on diamonds, with efforts focused on financial services, technology and manufacturing. Botswana is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union and the Southern African Customs Union. The country has maintained strong diplomatic and trade relations within the region and has positioned itself as a hub for investment in southern Africa. Botswana's prudent fiscal policies and substantial foreign-exchange reserves have supported resilience during commodity price fluctuations.
Botswana Updates
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Appointment Of NERSA Chairperson
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SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa, at the 9th Summit of the Southern African Customs Union, Cape Town (26/06/2026)
26th June 2026 We gather today at a moment when the global economy is being reshaped before our eyes. Trade patterns are changing. New technologies are redrawing... →
Ramaphosa urges Sacu nations to build competitive production hub amid global trade turbulence
By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th June 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa wants Africa to strengthen its economic resilience through enhanced regional integration and cooperation, such as the... →
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By: Africa Check 25th June 2026 In 2026, anti-migrant groups have organised dozens of protests and demonstrations across South Africa, calling for stricter action against... →
Africa cannot afford fragmented voices any longer, Mike Teke points out 
By: Martin Creamer 19th June 2026 Africa cannot afford fragmented voices any longer, South Africa’s mining and energy leading light Mike Teke pointed out in an address at the... →
Structural reforms gain traction but criminal justice enforcement lags, BLSA says
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 15th June 2026 There are emerging signs that South Africa’s structural reforms are slowly improving the country’s investment potential. In her weekly newsletter... →
BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter - Three good news signals, one unfinished task: unlocking investment
15th June 2026 Three pieces of good news arrived last week, and they all point in the same direction. GDP growth beat forecasts. The World Bank ranked Durban the... →
SACP conveys its message of condolences to the family of renowned South African scholar John Pampallis
8th June 2026 The South African Communist Party (SACP) conveys its message of heartfelt condolences to the family of renowned South African scholar, educator,... →
Former AfDB president Adesina appointed Diamonds for Development Fund chairperson
By: Creamer Media Reporter 29th May 2026 The Botswana government and De Beers have announced the appointment of former African Development Bank (AfDB) president Dr Akinwumi Adesina as... →
