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Botswana banks want your money. They’re paying up to 11% interest to get it. With cash in short supply, smaller banks like Bank Gaborone and First Capital are offering higher fixed deposit rates than the big players. Even P1,000 can get you started. It’s not flashy, but it’s safe — and right now, it pays to be boring.

Botswana’s economy is facing a challenging period, but for investors, this could translate into new opportunities.

To address this vulnerability, he believes Botswana should consider adopting a more robust legal framework akin to those in other countries.

Botswana is at a crossroads as global consumer preferences pivot towards metals and emerging alternatives such as lab-grown diamonds.