MITI launches alcohol levy inquiry

Assistant minister of MITI, Moiseraela Goya said Alcohol Levy has failed PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Assistant minister of MITI, Moiseraela Goya said Alcohol Levy has failed PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

PALAPYE: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has embarked on a nationwide probe aimed at reviewing the alcohol levy that was introduced in 2008 under former president, Ian Khama.

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. 

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up