Botswana heading the wrong direction – Survey
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Botswana heading the wrong direction – Survey
A growing majority of Batswana believe the country is moving in the wrong direction amid worsening economic hardship, widespread unemployment and mounting pressure on household livelihoods.
According to the latest Afrobarometer report titled “Most Africans Continue to Experience Economic Hardship Despite Signs of Recovery”, Botswana citizens are increasingly dissatisfied with economic conditions and the government’s handling of key bread-and-butter issues.
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The post Botswana heading the wrong direction – Survey first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Portia Nkani
6/29/2026 2:11:33 PM