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Botswanan press · Event

12th National Development Plan

Also known as: NDP12

2026-07-132026-07-28

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Weekend Post

    Despite the cautious outlook, Botswana’s investment picture is buoyed by committed capital expenditures in mining, notably the Jwaneng Cut 9 project, alongside government initiatives under the 12th National Development Plan (NDP12), which emphasizes infrastructure, mining support

    Fixed investment weakness threatens Botswana’s economic recovery in 2026
  3. Weekend Post

    Our young people are not just the future; they are the present driving force behind Vision 2036 and the 12th National Development Plan.

    BOTSWANA accedes to the African Youth Charter
Business

Fixed asset investment in Botswana drops sharply in Q1 2026

The News

Botswana's fixed asset investment fell P1.2 billion to P10.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, driven by declines in plant machinery, transport equipment, and infrastructure spending. Fitch Solutions attributed the contraction to weak business confidence, citing uncertainty in global diamond markets and tighter credit conditions.

27 July 2026 · Weekend Post

Yesterday

  1. Fixed asset investment in Botswana drops sharply in Q1 2026

    Botswana's fixed asset investment fell P1.2 billion to P10.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, driven by declines in plant machinery, transport equipment, and infrastructure spending. Fitch Solutions attributed the contraction to weak business confidence, citing uncertainty in global diamond markets and tighter credit conditions.

    27 July 2026 · Weekend Post

Monday 13 July

  1. Botswana accedes to African Youth Charter after nearly two decades

    Botswana has formally acceded to the African Youth Charter, a legally binding instrument on youth development adopted by the African Union in 2006, joining 44 of the 55 African Union Member States. The accession commits the Government to securing youth rights, employment, education, health access, and meaningful participation in governance.

    13 July 2026 · Weekend Post

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