Policy & Governance

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Policy & Governance

Should the Bank of Botswana be raising interest rates to counter the inflation caused by the US-Iran War?

May 1, 2026

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3 min read

Should the Bank of Botswana be raising interest rates to counter the inflation caused by the US-Iran War?

The Bank of Botswana (BoB) just released their April 2026 MPC statement, they've increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MoPR) by 200 basis points from 3.5 percent to 5.5 percent. This policy decision is intended to strengthen policy transmission and they've directed commercial banks not to increase their Prime Lending Rates (PLRs) Their policy approach directly reflects an economic dilemma and tightrope every central bank has to walk on.

Tumiso Suping

Policy & Governance

Botswana's Diamond Crisis: Assessing How Effective the Government's Policies Have Been

Nov 6, 2025

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28 min read

Botswana's Diamond Crisis: Assessing How Effective the Government's Policies Have Been

This report finds that while the government's actions are necessary, they carry significant risks. Short-term policies have been reactive and sometimes contradictory. Long-term diversification plans face a history of slow implementation and are paradoxically tied to policies that increase the state's exposure to the volatile diamond sector. The recent public health emergency, caused by the fiscal crisis, highlights the social cost of this dependency.

Tumiso Suping

Policy & Governance

Should Botswana Increase Minimum Wage to P4000?

Jan 5, 2025

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6 min read

Should Botswana Increase Minimum Wage to P4000?

Botswana’s new govt. proposed minimum wage increase to P4,000 represents a 203% jump from the current rate of P1,321 for general workers. While the move could significantly improve living standards and reduce income inequality in one of the world’s most unequal societies, it also poses risks to employment, business sustainability, and economic competitiveness.

Tumiso Suping

Policy & Governance

Should the Bank of Botswana be raising interest rates to counter the inflation caused by the US-Iran War?

Botswana's Diamond Crisis: Assessing How Effective the Government's Policies Have Been

Should Botswana Increase Minimum Wage to P4000?

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