Consumers squeezed as meat, fish prices rise

The outbreak of the viral cloven-hoofed animal disease has led to restrictions on livestock movement and slaughter in southern districts, as authorities battle to stamp it out.

Statistics Botswana figures show that meat prices in May were 10.5 percent higher than they were in May 2025, while fish prices were up 15 percent over the same period. Many consumers have attempted to avoid higher beef prices by switching to fish and chicken. In April, meat prices were up ten percent from April 2025, while fish prices were up 12.5 percent.