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Botswana's economy contracted by 2.8% in 2024 and a further 0.7% in 2025 due to weaker diamond revenues, leading to public debt approaching 40% of GDP.
Botswana
Who
Botswana government
What
Botswana's economy contracted by 2.8% in 2024 and a further 0.7% in 2025 due to weaker diamond revenues, leading to public debt approaching 40% of GDP.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:14:01 GMT · 2h 58m ago
Where
Botswana ·
Why
Weaker diamond revenues constrained growth and public finances.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Fiscal reform, private-sector development, and job-focused skills investment have become urgent priorities for Botswana's economic diversification agenda as public debt rises.
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