Batswana should prepare for tough times ahead under BDP

The monthly report from Central Statistics Organisation (CSO) states that the national inflation reached 7.1% in April 2010 from the 6% recorded in March 2010.

This is above Bank of Botswana's medium term inflation target of 3-6%. The high inflation rate is mainly attributed to increasing VAT by 2% to 12% in 1st April 2010.

The anticipated electricity hike and fuel price increase will further worsen the situation during the second quarter of the year. As the BNF we are extremely worried at the rate of inflation rise.

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