Gov’t mulls more sin taxes
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 200 Views |
Going up: Sin taxes such as those on alcohol, gambling and tobacco, are set to increase PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The plans come as government considers alternative financing mechanisms for healthcare away from the traditional annual budget.
The draft of the National Development Plan (NDP) 12 contains proposals by government to deter excessive consumption of harmful items like alcohol and tobacco, whilst also ensuring that government has a cut of the cake in this booming industry to finance the growing healthcare budget.
“Safety first is safety always”– Charles M HayesAs most people begin travelling across the country to spend the President’s Holidays with family and friends, there is every reason to embrace the joy and togetherness that this period brings.While holiday periods bring joy, they are sadly often accompanied by a rise in road accidents, violent incidents and other avoidable tragedies. Too often, families that set out to celebrate together end...