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Economic diversification and resource management in Southern

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Botswana and Namibia are intensifying efforts to transform natural resource wealth into sustainable prosperity through economic diversification and regional cooperation. In Namibia, officials are emphasizing local value addition and domestic supply chains as the nation explores oil, gas, and green hydrogen, while utilizing the Welwitschia Fund to manage revenues. In Botswana, the economy is navigating a volatile transition. While the real GDP expanded by 8.7% in the second quarter of 2026, this growth contrasts with was largely driven by a 7.3% decline rebound in household consumption. The nation faces significant headwinds from a prolonged global diamond slump. rough-diamond output and trader activity. Despite this recovery, officials like Acting President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe urge caution due to the heavy reliance on gemstone exports, advocating for capital investment in agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. To improve fiscal stability, authorities are also overhauling social welfare programs to address irregularities. To mitigate these vulnerabilities, diamond market volatility, the government under Duma Boko is prioritizing pursuing several strategic initiatives. During the United Nations General Assembly, a private-sector-focused business climate. Recent policy efforts focus on regulatory reform delegation led by President Duma Boko and digitalization to improve the ease of doing business. At the National Business Conference 2026, Minister of Trade Minerals and Entrepreneurship Tiroeaone Ntsima announced plans to review regulations Energy Bogolo Kenewendo worked to remove duplicative requirements and develop a “digital one-stop shop” for business registration, licensing, secure market access and investor services. Ntsima also encouraged local businesses to leverage promote the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for regional export opportunities. Sustainability remains a central pillar of these economic shifts. The Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) is advocating natural diamond industry. Minister Kenewendo has specifically called for responsible tourism to protect biodiversity increased citizen participation through higher-value activities such as cutting, polishing, and cultural heritage, with marketing. Furthermore, the upcoming Botswana Sustainability Week 2026 aiming to align private sector leadership with national priorities in tourism, energy, government and industry. This aligns with De Beers Group have launched the ‘Diamonds & Delta Tours’ program, which seeks to integrate mineral wealth for Development Fund’ with luxury tourism. Strategic shifts an initial BWP 1 billion to catalyze investment in mining continue, including the expansion of new industries and export sectors. Diversification efforts also extend to the Khoemacau copper mine creative economy and ongoing negotiations infrastructure. Botswana is exploring the potential of combining heritage with digital innovation in fashion, while debates continue regarding the sale long-term economic viability of De Beers. large-scale projects like the Trans-Kalahari Railway.

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  1. 2026-10-24 14:24 UTC Economic diversification and resource management in Southern
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  11. 2026-08-25 22:06 UTC Southern African economic diversification efforts
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