Latest Economic NewsMar 18 Headline inflation unchanged at 3.9% in February 2024 Annual inflation in February 2024 was 3.9%, the same rate recorded in January 2024. Group indices were generaly stable recording marginal Mar 18 S&P Global Ratings Affirms the Sovereign Credit Ratings and the Economic Outlook on Botswana S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Botswana's sovereign credit ratings, maintaining a stable outlook. The country remains the highest credit-rated country in Feb 20 Trade deteriorates in Q3 2023: The deficit expected to widen further. Trade performance deteriorated in Q3 2023, as the value of exports decreased while increasing for imports. Total imports increased by 13.8% Feb 20 Headline inflation marginally increases in January 2024 Annual inflation increased to 3.9% in January 2024, up from 3.5% in December 2023. Inflation was driven by Transport and Food & Feb 20 A rough ending for the diamond industry in 2023 2023 was a rough year for the global diamond market, characterised by weaker demand for diamonds and lower prices associated with Our Clients |
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Managing Director: Dr Keith Jefferis
Economist/Consultant: Ms Sethunya Sejoe
Ms Sethunya Sejoe has degrees in economics from the University of Botswana, M.A and B.A. She is an Economist/Consultant with over four years of experience in research, data management, macroeconomic policy analysis and economic commentry. Her interests are in macroeconomic policy, international trade and finance and development policy issues. MA dissertation tittle: Testing the Purchasing Power Parity Theory between Pula/Rand and Pula/US dollar Exchange Rates in Botswana.
Contact: sethunya@econsult.co.bw
Economist/Consultant: Mr Kitso Aobakwe Mokhurutshe
Mr Kitso Aobakwe Mokhurutshe holds degrees in economics from the University of Nottingham (B.Sc) and the Warwick University (M.Sc). He received the Top Achievers Scholarship from the government of Botswana in 2010 for oustanding academic achievement. At Econsult, he has worked extensively in data collection and analysis along with addressing various policy and intervension issues.
Contact: kitso@econsult.co.bw |