Inflation slows but food prices stay stubborn

In the 12 months to October, food inflation was measured at 6.5 percent down from 7.7 percent in September, representing the highest price increase for specific goods and services.

According to figures released by Statistics Botswana on Wednesday, the stubborn food prices are being driven largely by vegetables, where average prices rose 11.2% in the 12 months to October. Average prices of fish, fruits, meat and bread are all eight percent higher over the 12 months, underlining the pressure consumers have been under in terms of basic commodities despite the overall drop in inflation.