Sustained march to alcohol price hike

 The cash raised from the 70 percent levy to be imposed on liquor sales will be used for educating the public on the dangers of alcohol abuse, rehabilitation programmes for victims of alcohol abuse and other good causes, government has said. The new tax comes after the government reduced trading hours for bars, bottle stores and nightclubs.

The levy was announced by President Ian Khama after a series of public meetings around the country. He said if the 70 percent levy did not prove fruitful, a 100 percent increase will be considered.