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Botswana at structural crossroads: Navigating path to resilient future

Botswana stands at a historic structural crossroads. For decades, much like many other mineral-led economies, the diamond-led growth model provided an anchor of stability, but as we enter 2026, the global luxury market has fundamentally shifted.

With a projected real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contraction of nearly 1% in 2025 and a fiscal deficit widening to over 7.5%, the message is clear: the era of resource-dependency has reached its natural limit.

Amidst these challenges, the government has achieved remarkable milestones that demonstrate a resilient spirit and a clear-eyed vision for the future.

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According to both the acting director of Veterinary Services, Kobedi Segale and acting Lands and Agriculture minister, Edwin Dikoloti, the virus currently raging through the North-East mostly likely first entered the country during the festive season.From the “unprecedented” number of cases picked in testing last week, it is likely that cattle and other livestock could have been infected last year, without being reported.Animal health...

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