weekendpost.co.bw·3 min read·medium
Botswana’s export earnings drop by P5.4 Billion in early 2026
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Tshiamo Tabane
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Botswana experienced a P5.4 billion decline in export earnings during the first five months of 2026, largely driven by a significant drop in diamond revenue. This widening trade deficit poses a risk to the country's foreign exchange reserves despite recent growth.
Botswana is facing challenges in sustaining its export recovery, with new data revealing a P5.4 billion decline in export earnings during the first five months of 2026.
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