Legislator decries �unproductive� household debt
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Kenewendo PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Speaking at the launch of a new financial literacy product by Liberty Life Botswana, dubbed ‘Mind My Money’, she said it is a great concern to government and partner entities that there is a notable increase in household indebtedness.
Kenewendo attributed this to living beyond means and wanting to fund lifestyles or projects that one cannot afford, and not utilising the appropriate financial instruments available in order to prepare for tomorrow today.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...