We are just two months shy of the General Elections that are slated to take place on August 9, 2022. The electioneering period is characterised by political promises and pronouncements. Politicians repeatedly promise to review the tax environment to address the concerns that are raised by the electorate.
The cost of living has risen steadily in the recent past due to a combination of internal and external shocks to the local and global economy. The cost rise has caused untold suffering to the most vulnerable in the society.