The 2026/27 Budget themed “A new era of economic transformation and fiscal prudence” marks a deliberate policy pivot. It acknowledges that Botswana can no longer rely on mineral revenues to sustain growth and rising expenditure. The budget serves as an introduction for the NDP12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Plan (BTEP). Key Highlights 2026/27 […]
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Executive summary – Takeaways Indicator Value GDP (2024) −3.0% Unemployment (2024) 27.6% overall; 38.2% youth CPI (Dec‑2025) 3.9%; projected ~5.9% in 2026 with Q2 breach Monetary Policy Rate (Dec‑2025) 3.5% Reserves (Sep‑2025) P50.5bn; 6.4 months of imports FY24/25 Deficit P11.76bn (4.23% of GDP) FY25/26 Revised Deficit ~P9.2bn (3.3% of GDP) Debt (Sep‑2025) ~30% of GDP
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Botswana has just celebrated its 59th year of independence. As six decades of independence approaches, it is a good time to reflect on the economic progress made so far. More so with the noise in the market regarding government revenues. Have we made economic progress, and has the growth now tanked? What can we learn
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Congratulations on taking the bold step of registering your business! That’s a major milestone, but it’s only the beginning. Now it’s time to give your business the professional identity it needs to stand out, build trust, and grow. Why branding matters Branding is more than just a logo or a color scheme. It’s the way
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Botswana’s pursuit of food sufficiency is gaining momentum through the Temo Letlotlo Programme, a bold initiative aimed at revitalizing arable agriculture and reducing dependency on food imports. As the country charts this path, valuable lessons emerge from Zimbabwe’s agricultural rebound, where smallholder farmers have played a transformative role. This article integrates insights from Zimbabwe, Africa-wide
From Health Emergency to Opportunity On 26 August 2025, President Duma Boko declared a national public health emergency, citing the collapse of the medical supply chain, medicine shortages across hospitals and clinics, and an immediate need for emergency procurement and military‑led distribution. The announcement underscored the depth of systemic pressures, procurement inefficiencies, fiscal headwinds from
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1. Introduction Botswana has long been recognized for its prudent economic management and political stability. Since independence in 1966, the country has transformed from one of the poorest in the world to an upper-middle-income economy, largely due to its diamond wealth. The current economic challenges being experienced are pointing to a very tough path ahead.
Twelve years ago, what began as a regulatory shift in Botswana’s accounting landscape became the seed of something far greater. As Botswana transitioned from the Botswana Institute of Accountants (BIA) to the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA), one truth became clear, unregistered accountants could no longer sign off on financials. Where others saw constraint,
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Last week, we had the privilege of organizing a strategic training session for the management staff of one of our valued clients. It was not just a training—it was an experience carefully designed to inspire the leaders to envision a new future for their business. Here’s a glimpse into the day that brought clarity, collaboration,
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January brings with it new hopes and new dreams. And a lot of us plan to win big. Until the journey gets tough. As Mike Tyson said, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. I don’t know where you are on your journey to success, but I would want to encourage
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