New economic instruments not as fruitful as hoped
Friday, August 05, 2022 | 1140 Views |
At the helm: Serame announced relief measures last week PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
One remains quite wary as to spending habits and prospects of many different endeavours, including business creation and business sustainability.
The Minister of Finance, Peggy Serame, recently announced new policy instruments within her ministry in an effort to provide a cushion to the people of Botswana and their businesses against the rising costs of goods and services.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...