Financial pressure mounts on households

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Botswana households are facing growing financial pressure, with more consumers reporting declining incomes and difficulties meeting their financial obligations, according to TransUnion’s latest Consumer Pulse Survey.

The third-quarter survey by the credit risk firm found that the proportion of consumers reporting a decline in household income over the previous three months rose from 30% in 2025 to 39% in 2026, whilst those reporting income growth fell from 33% to 26%.

At the same time, the proportion of consumers expecting difficulty paying at least one current bill or loan increased from 34% to 39%.

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Financial pressure mounts on households

Botswana households are facing growing financial pressure, with more consumers reporting declining incomes and difficulties meeting their financial obligations, according to TransUnion’s latest Consumer Pulse Survey.

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