Maximising Your Pulas in Challenging Times
Monday, November 13, 2023 | 20 Views |
1. Budget Review: Start by revisiting your budget to pinpoint areas where you can make cutbacks. Reducing unnecessary expenses and reallocating funds toward more essential items or savings can be a powerful strategy to maintain your financial stability.
2. Emergency Fund: Establishing an emergency fund that can cover several months' worth of living expenses is crucial. This safety net can shield you from unexpected rises in expenses and the impact of inflation on your daily life.
Particular trepidations lie with the seemingly embedded nature of embellishing tender sums, in most cases without the barest minimum of authority. The worrying thing is that the inflated amounts run into millions of pula across the government ministries and departments. The Auditor General’s report of March ending 2022, which we cover extensively in this edition, paints a gloomy picture on management of the government coffers. It depicts the...