With diamonds losing sparkle, Batswana’s confidence in Duma Boko holds the future

Botswana’s future hangs in the balance, and it may come down to one question: Do Batswana still trust President Duma Boko to deliver on his promises. Botswana, often hailed as one of Africa’s success stories finds itself at a precarious crossroads. For decades the country’s diamonds have glittered in the world’s eyes, symbolizing wealth, stability and good governance.

Today the sparkle in under pressure. Botswana faces a cash crunch that has left it living from hand to mouth, struggling to meet daily needs, and trying to balance a tight budget against the ambitions of a newly elected government.