Monetary Policy Rate (MoPR) maintained at 2.40%

The Bank of Botswana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained the Monetary Policy Rate (MoPR) at 2.40% at the meeting held in

DBGSS improves in Q1 2024

The demand for rough diamonds improved during Q1 2024, with the first two sales cycles of the year registering a sharp

International trade records a deficit in 2023

International trade activity slowed during the year to December 2023. The value of both imports and exports recorded in 2023 was

Economic growth slows in 2023

The Botswana economy slowed during 2023. Real GDP growth was 2.7% in the twelve months to December 2023, compared to 5.5%

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