FINANCE EXPERTS WARN OF RIPPLE EFFECTS.

Article By: Diana Motsu

Financial experts are warning that Botswana’s ongoing liquidity crisis could trigger widespread economic fallout, affecting workers, families, and businesses.

This follows revelations by the Ministry of Finance that just P700 million remains in government accounts—far short of the P2.5 billion needed to cover June civil servant salaries.

Economist Bame Boitshoko told Gabz FM News the cash shortage is already delaying payments to private contractors and small businesses, causing a ripple effect across the economy.

He cautioned that missed paychecks could lead to household struggles, business closures, and rising unemployment.