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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Spending and inflation have sent credit card debt soaring to a record high of nearly a trillion dollars, and credit card companies are offering perks to try to get more people to sign up. Javier E. David, a CBS News contributor and the managing editor for business and markets at Axios, joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss what customers need to look out for.

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