Rebased inflation data outdated � Analysts
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Botswana Consumer Price Index (CPI) was rebased in October last year, with Statistics Botswana changing its CPI base year from 2006 to 2016 while also modifying calculation of consumer inflation to factor in changes in consumption patterns, product availability and basket weights.
However, market analysts at Investec Asset Management say the survey used to update consumption patterns is itself outdated and will therefore not reflect the current trends.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...