The Minister of Finance, Dr. , has identified the unstable exchange rate and fluctuating prices of goods and services as the primary concerns of traders and the business community.
According to him, these instabilities are impacting their capital and, in some cases, eroding profits from their sales.
During the presentation of the 2025 Budget in on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the finance minister assured that his team would collaborate with the (BoG) to address the soaring exchange rate and curb inflation.
He explained, "As part of our broad consultation ahead of the budget, we recently engaged traders at major trading centers, including the Makola Market, to listen to their concerns, gauge their expectations, and incorporate their inputs. "Mr.