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Govt slashes water tariffs by 30%

MORE FOR LESS: The cost consumers pay for water has gone down PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
MORE FOR LESS: The cost consumers pay for water has gone down PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

President Duma Boko last week announced that water tariffs for households will be cut by 30%, while those for government will be increased by 40%, in an effort to lower cost of living and economic pressures facing households in the country.

Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Boko stated that the decision was taken to ensure that ordinary citizens have access to affordable water while government institutions shoulder a larger share of the costs.

"We are looking at making it easier for households to survive," he said. “At the same time, government agencies must play their part in ensuring sustainability by paying more for their usage.”

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