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.
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