Botswana sharply reduces budget deficit forecast on revenue boost from central bank
23 September 2026 Botswana now expects a much smaller budget deficit this fiscal year thanks to higher-than-expected revenue from the…
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Fresh challenges for Africa’s diamond powerhouse, Botswana as S&P downgrades credit rating
15 March 2026 Africa’s leading diamond producer, Botswana, is facing renewed economic pressure as a prolonged slump in the global…
Botswana budget projects economic rebound this year
9 February 2026 Botswana’s economy is expected to grow 3.1% in 2026, rebounding after two successive years of contraction, Finance…
Moody’s cuts Botswana’s rating by a notch to ‘Baa1’ amid diamond industry slump
18 October 2025 Global credit ratings agency Moody’s downgraded Botswana’s rating to ‘Baa1’ from ‘A3’ on Friday, citing the government’s…