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Botswana

Botswana · BWA · Africa

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Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Botswana is a stable, democratic Southern African nation, renowned for its rich diamond reserves and commitment to wildlife conservation. Its economy is heavily dependent on diamond mining, but efforts are underway to diversify into tourism, financial services, and other sectors.

Leadership

Mokgweetsi Masisi

President

GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary Republic

Lemogang Kwape

Peggy Serame

Slumber Tsogwane

Economy

GDP

$25.0B

GDP per Capita

$9.5K

GDP Growth

+4.0%

Inflation

4.0%

Unemployment

18.0%

Diamond miningTourismBeef productionFinancial services

Trade

Key Exports

DiamondsCopperNickelBeef

Key Imports

FoodstuffsMachineryPetroleum productsVehicles

Top Partners

BelgiumUAESouth AfricaIndia

Headlines (8)

Al Jazeera12h ago

AFCON qualifiers: Wissa guides DR Congo to win, Tunisia held by Botswana

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Yardbarker18h ago

Al-Chouali lashes out at the Tunisia national team: fiery words after the Botswana 'disappointment'

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The Straits Times21h ago

Tunisia’s miserable run continues after Botswana draw in AFCON qualifiers

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Yardbarker1d ago

Tunisia vs. Botswana Lineups, Live Streaming, How & Where to Watch AFCON Qualifiers on TV

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Reuters3d ago

Moody's cuts Botswana rating again as diamond slump weighs on economy

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NewsBytes4d ago

Camping in Botswana? Don't forget these gadgets

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NewsBytes4d ago

Visiting Botswana? Take home these eco-friendly souvenirs

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Deccan Chronicle6d ago

Cheetah CCB 2 Explores Gandhi Sagar, Hunts First Prey, Eyes Mate Prabhas

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