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Maximising Your Pulas in Challenging Times

As we face rising fuel costs, increasing food prices, and a higher cost of living, it's an opportune moment to evaluate your spending habits and discover effective ways to manage your finances.

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.


Editor's Comment
Accounting officers should be held accountable

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...

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