This study examines the resilience of Botswana’s banking sector post the political transition of November 2024, emphasising the importance of regulatory consistency, the assurance of investor confidence, and the overall performance of the financial sector. The study investigates the impact of the transition on capital adequacy, loan performance, and foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, while evaluating the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy adjustments in alleviating economic uncertainties. Considering the dynamic nature of the financial environment and the necessity for a more extensive temporal framework, the analysis is broadened to encompass a decade-long pre-transition phase (2014-2024) and an extended post-transition evaluation extending to February 2025. In light of the scarcity of immediate empirical data following the transition, this study utilises a qualitative desktop methodology to examine financial resilience by analysing policy documents, academic literature, and industry reports. This investigation employs a qualitative research methodology, incorporating content analysis of financial policy documents, thematic analysis of academic and industry literature, and evaluations of regulatory frameworks from 2014 to 2024. This study explores the changes in monetary policy, fiscal approaches, and banking regulatory reforms to understand the ways in which Botswana’s financial institutions respond to uncertainties following the transition period. An examination of the periods preceding and post the transition is undertaken, using secondary data obtained from financial institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, Bank of Botswana, and African Development Bank. Furthermore, thematic coding of financial stability reports, industry commentaries, and expert forecasts is utilised to predict trends in the resilience of the banking sector, the risk management practices, and the investor sentiment. The evidence suggests that Botswana’s banking sector still has strong financial stability, even in the transitionary market fluctuations and investor anxiety. The capital adequacy ratios (CAR) consistently exceed the Basel III requirements, indicative of robust capitalisation and substantial risk buffers. Nonetheless, there has been a slight increase in non-performing loans (NPLs), indicating an escalation in borrower risks. The loan-to-deposit ratios indicate a more prudent approach to credit, as financial institutions recalibrate their lending strategies considering regulatory ambiguities and changes in economic policy. Investor
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