Sunday, April 27, 2025

Botswana turns to inflation-linked bonds as debt burden rises 

Botswana is set to introduce inflation-linked bonds as it seeks to raise funds amid mounting budget deficits and growing debt-servicing costs. 

The Bank of Botswana raises money on behalf of the government using the P55 billion Government Note Programme, which has increased in size over the years. 

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