Inflation Falls To 2.9%

Monday, December 18, 2017

The annual inflation rate in November 2017 was 2.9%, registering a drop of 0.1 of a percentage point on the October 2017 rate of three percent.

The inflation rates for regions between October and November 2017 indicated that rural villages’ inflation decreased to three percent from at 3.3%, cities and towns went up to 3.1% from three percent and urban villages’ dropped to 2.6% from 2.7% between the two months.

The November national Consumer Price Index moved from 103.2 in October 2017 to 103.4 in November 2017, an increase of 0.2%.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

GU didn't force us to change venue – Mamelodi

Mqondisi Dube | 12 m ago

Selefu

21 h ago

Let’s Rain Check Those New Year’s Resolutions Once Again

Thulaganyo Jankey | 1d ago

Fighting GBV is for us all

The Monitor Editor | 1d ago

UDC's mounting struggles over 'political appointments'

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

Upgrade your package today and get boosted to the next level – at no extra cost!

Staff Writer | 21 h ago

Teenage girl attacked, raped

Pini Bothoko | 1d ago

Cry for help: Kgosi Gabanamotse's plea for Hatsalatladi

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

Fighting GBV is for us all

Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....

The Monitor Editor | 14 January 2025

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More

Inflation Falls To 2.9%

The annual inflation rate in November 2017 was 2.9%, registering a drop of 0.1 of a percentage point on the October 2017 rate of three percent.

GU didn't force us to change venue – Mamelodi

Selefu

Let’s Rain Check Those New Year’s Resolutions Once Again

Fighting GBV is for us all

UDC's mounting struggles over 'political appointments'

Upgrade your package today and get boosted to the next level – at no extra cost!

Teenage girl attacked, raped

Cry for help: Kgosi Gabanamotse's plea for Hatsalatladi

Fighting GBV is for us all