MITI launches alcohol levy inquiry

The inquiry started in Palapye where the assistant minister of MITI, Moiseraela Goya told a Serorome Kgotla gathering that the analysis has pointed out that the intent of the levy that he has supported at introduction has failed. 

He said Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) did the analysis on the levy. According to the analysis, he said, the levy has contributed immensely to loss of employment and a notable increase of alcohol consumption.