Economy survives first half: Nervy H2 beckons
Friday, July 18, 2025 | 600 Views |
Uphill task: Gaolathe is fighting to steer the budget and the economy back on track, while minimising pain to citizens PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
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.
The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...