Botswana considers smart subsidies amid economic constraints and new child grant rollout

Botswana is re-evaluating its subsidy and welfare programs, with President Duma Boko challenging the nation to focus on solutions for economic challenges. The current system of blanket subsidies is criticized for allowing wealthy individuals to benefit from the same subsidized services as those living below the poverty line, leading to the waste of millions of Pula. This discussion comes as the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, confirmed the imminent launch of a P300 per month child grant support scheme. The article suggests that more streamlined and targeted subsidies would better serve the country's poorest citizens.