TransUnion sees consumers' bill pressures rising
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 140 Views |
Tricky times: The rising cost of living and tightening economic conditions have piled more pressure on consumers
One in three Batswana have expressed pessimism over the ability to meet their financial obligations, and are now turning to “side gigs” to make ends meet.
A report by leading credit bureau TransUnion, covering the second quarter of this year, showed that local consumers were reeling under the weight of a slowing economy and facing steeper costs of living.
The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...