Alcohol levy cut saves 150 KBL jobs

Kenewendo says the focus is on saving and creating jobs PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Kenewendo says the focus is on saving and creating jobs PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Government’s decision to cut the alcohol levy by 20% this week was partly motivated by the pressure of looming job cuts at Kgalagadi Breweries Limited, where 150 people were set to be retrenched, Mmegi has learnt.

The consultative process on the review of the alcohol levy and liquor trading hours is a two-ministry approach led by Health and Wellness, which is looking specifically at the levy, while Investment, Trade and Industry is focussed on the trading hours.

However, this week, the trade ministry announced the immediate reduction of the levy from about 55% to 35%, by way of adjustments made to the Control of Goods, Prices and Other Charges Act. The Ministry also removed restrictions on the operation of liquor outlets such as bottle stores, wholesalers and distributors from certain areas.

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