Botswana

  • Aug 21, 2018
  • 7 min read

Botswana's diversification challenges will mount

Diamond rents are set to decline over the long term and the government will have to find new sources of income

Botswana
  • May 31, 2018
  • 7 min read

New Botswana president faces mounting challenges

Despite apparent political stability, economic risks linger ahead of the 2019 election

Botswana
  • Mar 6, 2018
  • 7 min read

Small size blunts African sovereign wealth funds scope

Despite their popularity, regional funds have yet to bring significant benefits

Africa
  • May 26, 2017
  • 7 min read

South African downgrades will raise regional risks

Pretoria's economic woes pose economic and political challenges for the Southern African Customs Union

South Africa
  • Nov 16, 2016
  • 8 min read

Prospects for Southern Africa in 2017

A gloomy economic outlook will see a number of unpopular leaders under pressure to announce exit plans

Southern Africa
  • Jul 19, 2016
  • 7 min read

Coal will not save Botswana beleaguered mining sector

The downturn in commodities prices is hitting the mining-dependent economy especially hard

Botswana
  • Nov 26, 2015
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Southern Africa in 2016

Challenges posed by waning economic growth raise the stakes for the many elections scheduled for next year

Angola
  • Nov 24, 2015
  • 7 min read

New plan will sustain, not boost, Botswana growth

Lower global diamond demand is hurting growth, forcing Botswana to tap its fiscal reserves

Botswana