Botswana’s economy is on the brink.
In 2025, the diamond industry is collapsing, public debt is near its legal ceiling, and growth has flatlined. In this deep dive, SnapFlash unpacks the latest Econsult Economic Review, revealing shocking figures:
???? Mining down 24.1%
???? Budget deficit at P24.7 billion
???? De Beers’ sales down 44%
???? U.S. tariffs hit diamonds hard
???? Government savings nearly depleted
Botswana’s Economic Crisis 2025: Diamonds Fall, Debt Soars, and Reform Urgently Needed
Will urgent reforms come in time to prevent an economic meltdown? And can Botswana reduce its over-reliance on diamonds before it’s too late?
?? Watch now for a clear, compelling breakdown of the numbers, the risks, and what comes next.
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Too dependant on diamond mining, controlled by a few very wealthy, prices have plummeted now time to cut costs,many will suffer, the economy needs diversification,sustainable manufacturing for exports, very diificult, they are known as a lazy laid back people, china will fix them
The new government has no money making schemes. It only has money dishing schemes.