Botswana

Inflation jumped to 7.9% in January 2011, from 7.4% in December 2010. High oil prices will put upward pressure on headline CPI over the first part of 2011, but we believe inflation... 2011-02-25

BMI View: Historically high diamond prices and production levels bode well for Botswana's economic performance moving forward. Exports, as well as a robust domestic consumption outlook... 2011-01-31

BMI View: Historically high diamond prices and production levels bode well for Botswana's economic performance moving forward. Exports, as well as a robust domestic consumption outlook... 2011-01-31

BMI View: We expect that Botswana will see robust growth of over 5% in 2011 and for the foreseeable future, boosted by strong performance in household consumption, investment, and... 2011-01-11

With new expansions in diamond mines, as well as increased production in other minerals, we expect the value of exports to significantly increase in value over the coming years. Although... 2010-12-20

BMI View: Since the middle of 2009, inflation has hovered around 6-7%, most often outside of the central bank's target band of 3-6%. Going forward, inflationary pressures will remain... 2010-11-23

BMI View: Since the middle of 2009, inflation has hovered around 6-7%, most often outside of the central bank's target band of 3-6%. Going forward, inflationary pressures will remain... 2010-11-23

BMI View: Botswana's growing need for power, and the region's energy exporters' inability to provide it, will place increasing pressure on officials to invest in domestic power... 2010-11-12

BMI View: Botswana's growing need for power, and the region's energy exporters' inability to provide it, will place increasing pressure on officials to invest in domestic power... 2010-11-12

BMI View: As global demand continues to recover from the global financial crisis, Botswana exports have improved, and the country recorded a monthly trade account surplus in June... 2010-10-25