Inflation slows to all-time low
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The decrease was mainly driven by the transport sector with the drop in fuel prices slowing the rate of price increases.
The December inflation is the lowest rate recorded since Botswana adopted the pula currency in 1976, with the previous lowest registered in March 2015 at 2.8 percent.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...