'Sin taxes' set to go up

Importers are not yet sure if the higher import duties to affect consumers PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Importers are not yet sure if the higher import duties to affect consumers PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Government will soon increase the import duty paid on various alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, in what has been described as an “annual revision” of customs and excise on the products.

Whether the higher duties will result in consumers paying more for their favourite drink or cigarette depends on the level of comfort of the import and distribution giants controlling the bulk of local imported liquor and tobacco trade.

According to the schedule of proposed increases published recently, import duty will rise on alcoholic items of various strengths ranging from fortified and unfortified wine, vermouths, ciders, brandies, gins, liquors, whiskies and rum. Import duty also rises on tobacco products, including cigarettes and cigars, pipe tobacco and other substitutes.

Editor's Comment
Bravo, Matlala JSS for recognising employees!

Last Friday, Matlala Junior Secondary School (JSS) in Tlokweng did just that – they organised an event to honour their teachers and support staff. This gesture is truly commendable, as teachers occupy a pivotal role in the lives of our children.To be completely candid, teachers are the ones who shape our children from a very tender age, investing a significant amount of time in their growth and development. It's not uncommon to hear parents...

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