Botswana: Government Urged to Review Subsidies and Boost Tax Collection

Gaborone — Now is the time for government to review subsidies and improve tax collection to boost revenue as the country grapples with a dwindling revenue base and youth unemployment.

Experts at the University of Botswana (UB) Budget Dialogue reasoned that subsidies are not reaching intended beneficiaries, resulting in revenue losses.

They warned that increasing the debt ceiling could lead to higher interest rates, while advocating for investment in the creative sector to drive job creation and…