As diamond exports slowed, foreign-currency inflows thinned and the pula came under downward pressure, putting reserve management at the centre of the response.
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Pool or Perish: Boko Urges a United African Front Against Ebola
President Boko has urged African states to pool resources against Ebola, arguing that no single budget or border can hold a contagious frontier alone.
Two Capitals, One Agenda: Botswana and Lesotho Forge a Bi-National Commission
Botswana and Lesotho upgraded their cooperation to a Bi-National Commission, pledging coordinated policy and a business forum to give the structure economic content.
Government Swings Back to Insourcing to Restore Service Quality
Minister Moeti Mohwasa explained an insourcing policy to improve public service, create secure jobs and reduce reliance on contractors.
Botswana–South Africa BNC Charts the Next Decade of Partnership
Botswana hosted the 6th Bi-National Commission with South Africa in May 2026, agreeing to deepen cooperation across trade, energy, water and security.
Botswana and Rwanda Strengthen Economic and Diplomatic Bonds
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame visited Botswana in May 2026 to sign agreements on double-tax avoidance, visa-free travel and investment cooperation.
Rural Budgets Prioritise Public Works Over Services
Mabutsane District Council put 75% of its P34.6 million budget into the Ikageng public-works programme, with P5 million to a constituency community programme.
The Needle Eye Review: Retail Reality and Consumer Power in Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe
African consumer markets continue to be interpreted through lenses that are often disconnected from lived experience. Institutional reports, aggregated datasets, and external advisory perspectives provide high-level insight, but they frequently fail to capture the...
The Spark Plug Effect: How to Survive Market Pressure and Scale Across Borders
Growth is an unknown language in business because it has not happened until the entrepreneur makes it happen. It is not a passive guarantee—it is a deliberate mechanical action that requires constant translation into strategy and execution. Imagine a beautifully...