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Botswana consumers face rising meat and fish prices amid FMD outbreak
via Mmegi3 min read
Consumers in Botswana are experiencing increased prices for meat and fish, according to Statistics Botswana figures. Meat prices in May were 10.5 percent higher than in May 2025, and fish prices rose by 15 percent over the same period. In April, meat prices increased by ten percent from April 2025, while fish prices were up 12.5 percent. This situation is exacerbated by a Foot and Mouth Disease FMD outbreak in southern districts, which has led to restrictions on livestock movement and slaughter. The rising fuel prices in March have also contributed to the upward trend in food costs. Many consumers have reportedly switched to fish and chicken in an attempt to avoid the higher beef prices.
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