Pula gains against USD in 2025
11 January 2025 The local currency strengthened by 6.7% against the US dollar in 2025, whilst falling by 5.7% against…
Tag: Botswana Currency
Devaluation fails to shake Pula’s standing
30 July 2025 Despite recent depreciation, Botswana’s Pula remains the fifth strongest currency in Africa, according to Business Insider Africa’s…
Botswana to allow currency to depreciate quicker with economy under pressure
11 July 2025 Botswana said on Thursday that it would allow its pula currency to depreciate by 2.76% over the…
Bank of Botswana poised for key rate decision
8 January 2025 The Bank of Botswana’s (BoB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to convene on Thursday to review…
From glass beads to the Pula: A history of Botswana’s currency
The BWP (the Botswana pula) is one of the strongest and most stable currencies in Africa. Despite this, its value…
Botswana sets currency to lose value faster in 2021
Botswana has set its pula currency to lose value at a faster rate this year, a senior official said Monday.…
Botswana as role model – an example of the best living in the world is across the border
Botswana was recently rated in a BBC study as one of the world’s six best countries to live in —…
Introducing the new polymer P10 banknote
The public is informed that the Bank of Botswana will introduce a new polymer P10 banknote, to be issued into…
Botswana Currency: Pula le Thebe
The banknotes: Pula – Setswana word for rain The coins: Thebe – Setswana word for shield Batswana (the people of…