TransUnion warns against COVID-19 induced blacklisting

Under stress: Many workers are struggling to balance their finances
Under stress: Many workers are struggling to balance their finances

The country’s main credit bureau, TransUnion has advised Batswana to engage lenders on their debt obligations, even as the coronavirus (COVID-19) squeezes personal finances.

TransUnion collects information from various sources and provides consumer credit information.

Bank of Botswana data shows that households’ indebtedness levels rose from P35.2 billion in January 2019 to P40.3 billion in January 2020, a nine percent year-on-year growth.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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