Economy survives first half: Nervy H2 beckons

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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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