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Economy survives first half: Nervy H2 beckons

Uphill task: Gaolathe is fighting to steer the budget and the economy back on track, while minimising pain to citizens PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Uphill task: Gaolathe is fighting to steer the budget and the economy back on track, while minimising pain to citizens PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The first half of the year has offered little relief from last year’s gloomy economic conditions, with key macroeconomic indicators still under pressure.

The prolonged downturn in the diamond market remains the main drag on growth, weighing heavily on the overall economy. The muted growth in the first two quarters spells a steeper downturn for the second half.

Botswana’s single commodity economy has always been a mirror reflection of the state of the diamond market, with turbulences in this market leading to problems for the government purse.

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Declaration of assets, liabilities could possibly curb corruption

It’s troubling, however, that those pursued by this craft busting agency and other security organs, are seemingly individuals who are supposed to be providing exemplary leadership. The alleged culprits are also mainly ex-Cabinet members associated with the previous ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) while others are former senior public officers. This whole development creates an appetite for the enforcement of the Declaration of Assets and...

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