Batswana have been subjected to a series of fuel price hikes for the past few years. Since June 2020 petrol has gone up a whopping 124% and diesel has gone up 125%.
Read more below to put the petrol price increases into perspective.
Chances are you are aware of the war waging between Russia and Ukraine. We won’t bore you with the politics of it all and instead we want to discuss what impact, if at all, the Russia-Ukraine war has on you as the ordinary Motswana. Supply of Wheat and Sunflower Russia and Ukraine are major exporters … Read more…
We previously discussed signs that you are falling into a debt trap. This was helpful for those people who may not have been aware the about the debt trap concept and that they may be falling into one. Whether you were already aware that your debt situation was out of control or are only making … Read more…
The golden rule of money management is; “live within your financial means”. All financial troubles are borne from breaking this rule. Living within your means simply means ensuring your monthly expenses do not exceed your monthly income. Why is this so important? Because the moment your expenses exceed your income it means you must find … Read more…
Financial independence means different things to different people. For some it means being able to meet one’s financial needs without assistance from parents or others. For others it means being debt-free and being able to cover living expenses without incurring debt. For others still, financial independence means having enough savings and investments to maintain one’s … Read more…
The beginning of 2020 was marked by hope, dreams and renewed aspirations for many. Even people who don’t usually engage in the New Year’s Resolution practice could not resist the feeling of renewal and the idea of turning over a new leaf brought about by the turn of a new decade. The whole world’s sense … Read more…