Botswana vulnerable as food prices soar in SA
Thursday, January 28, 2016
The country, which imports over 70 percent of its food requirements from its neighbour, is likely to record similar price increases, although the depreciating Rand might temper the rate of increase for Botswana imports.
Local inflation rose from 2.9 percent to 3.1 percent in December while the one for South Africa rose to a one-year high of 5.2 percent from 4.8 percent in November on the back of a weaker Rand and food price pressures.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...