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Botswana inflation rises to 3.9% as transport, food and import pressures build

Passengers and hawkers at a street transport scene. Photo by Ümit Yıldırım @ Unsplash
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  • Transport and food costs push December inflation to 3.9%
  • Imported inflation and elevated core prices signal 2026 risks

 

GABORONE, BOTSWANABotswana’s inflation edged up to 3.9% in December 2025, highlighting mounting pressure from transport and food costs even as falling utility prices helped contain overall price growth.

Annual inflation rose from 3.8% in November to 3.9% in December, according to Statistics Botswana, reflecting higher prices for transport, food and non-alcoholic beverages, and household-related services. The data point to persistent underlying inflationary pressure as the country heads into 2026.

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