Statistics Botswana — government agency that produces data on inflation, trade, vehicle registrations, and imports.
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Daily News Botswana
… Locally, the National E-waste Monitor contained in the Statistics Botswana 2024 report estimated that Botswana generated about 13 000 tonnes of E-waste every year, largely driven by increasing consumption of electrical and electronic equipment, including motor vehicles,” she adde …
E-waste strategy to protect environmentWeekend Post
Botswana’s mining sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, has shown a notable rebound in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from Statistics Botswana. …
Mining sector rebounds in Q1 2026Botswana Sunday Standard
… Botswana food and beverage imports decline to P1.04 Billion in February Botswana imported food and beverages worth P1.04 billion in February 2026, a decline of 17.7 percent from the P1.26 billion recorded in January, according to the latest figures released by Statistics Botswana …
Botswana food and beverage imports decline to P1.04 Billion in FebruaryBotswana Sunday Standard
… New data from Statistics Botswana shows first-time vehicle registrations fell by 3.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 9,942 vehicles, down from 10,324 in the previous quarter. …
Vehicle market remains hooked on Japanese importsDaily News Botswana
… Following the trade fair’s discussions, Ms Mbaakanyi outlined three priorities; strengthening structured access to reliable data with Statistics Botswana, deepening supplier development and procurement linkages for citizen-owned and small enterprises, and establishing a follow-up …
Strong Security Underpins Economic Growth - MohwasaThe Botswana Gazette
Fuel and transport price hikes pushed Botswana’s annual inflation rate to 10.3 percent in April 2026, according to Statistics Botswana GAZETTE REPORTER Botswana’s annual inflation rate climbed to 10.3 percent in April 2026, up from 4.2 percent in March, according to a report rele …
Inflation Surges in April 2026Botswana Sunday Standard
… Latest figures from Statistics Botswana show annual inflation accelerated to 10.3 percent in April, up from 4.2 percent in March, marking one of the steepest month-on-month jumps in recent years. …
Inflation explodes into double digitsMmegi
Local millers estimate that the country is giving away at least one billion Pula to South Africa annually in terms of importing maize and wheat that could be produced in the country.Statistics Botswana figures are even more sombre. …
A P1bn food security holeBotswana Sunday Standard
… Latest figures from Statistics Botswana show the deficit expanded to P4.2 billion, from a revised P1.8 billion in January. …
Trade deficit widensBotswana Sunday Standard
… The Producer Price Index, compiled by Statistics Botswana, tracks changes in prices received by producers in sectors such as mining and utilities, offering an early signal of inflationary trends in the economy. …
Diamond price drop drags mining inflation lowerThe government has launched the Botswana National E-waste Management Strategy to address rapidly growing e-waste volumes while creating green jobs, protecting public health, and safeguarding the environment. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism said the strategy positions the country as a regional leader in environmentally sound e-waste management.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The government has launched the Botswana National E-waste Management Strategy to address rapidly growing e-waste volumes while creating green jobs, protecting public health, and safeguarding the environment. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism said the strategy positions the country as a regional leader in environmentally sound e-waste management.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Index of Mining Production rose to 82.2 in Q1 2026, up from 77.2 a year earlier, marking a 6.3 percent year-on-year increase after a difficult 2025 when diamond production declined. The quarter-on-quarter jump from 40.9 in Q4 2025 to 82.2 in Q1 2026 signals recovery in a sector critical to Botswana's economy.
7 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana imported food and beverages worth P1.04 billion in February 2026, down 17.7 percent from P1.26 billion in January, according to Statistics Botswana figures.
22 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
First-time vehicle registrations in Botswana fell 3.7 percent to 9,942 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 10,324 in the previous quarter, though passenger cars still accounted for 72.8 percent of all registrations.
1 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Minister for State President, Defence and Security said national security and structural stability underpin sustainable economic activity and attract long-term investment. He cited the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme's focus on secure trade lanes, protected infrastructure, and regional stability through bilateral commissions with neighbouring countries.
1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's annual inflation rate surged to 10.3 percent in April 2026, up from 4.2 percent in March, driven by fuel and transport price hikes, according to Statistics Botswana.
25 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's annual inflation accelerated to 10.3 percent in April, up from 4.2 percent in March, marking one of the steepest month-on-month jumps in recent years and creating a sharp cost-of-living shock that could affect the Bank of Botswana's policy decisions.
22 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Local millers estimate the country gives away at least one billion Pula annually to South Africa through maize and wheat imports that could be produced domestically. Statistics Botswana figures show cereal imports reached P2.4 billion last year, with nearly all grains originating from South Africa.
20 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's trade deficit expanded sharply to P4.2 billion in February, from P1.8 billion in January, as imports surged forty-seven percent to P9.8 billion while exports rose a slower fourteen percent to P5.6 billion, reflecting the economy's exposure to import surges and narrow export base.
27 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
A decline in diamond prices affected Botswana's mining sector in the final quarter of 2025, highlighting the economy's exposure to global commodity cycles. The Producer Price Index tracks price changes in sectors including mining and utilities as an early indicator of inflationary trends.
23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →