VAT U-TURN! – Treasury drops hike after public outcry
Cape Town – The South African Treasury has reversed the proposed VAT increase, maintaining the rate at 15%. The... Read more
24 Apr
Good news at last: Inflation hits new low
Cape Town – South Africa’s inflation fell to 2.7% in March — its lowest level in nearly five years... Read more
23 Apr
Rating agencies don’t treat the Global South fairly: changes SA should champion in G20 hot seat
Daniel Cash, Aston University Credit rating agencies like S&P Global and Fitch have an outsized influence on the economic... Read more
23 Apr
Ramaphosa digs in: No trim for bloated Cabinet
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected calls to reduce or eliminate deputy minister positions despite concerns over... Read more
22 Apr
WATCH | Court clash! – DA and EFF fight back against VAT hike
Cape Town – Watch live as the Western Cape High Court hears a case brought by the DA and... Read more
22 Apr
Solar is no longer just about powering homes – it’s about empowering homeowners
Leading residential subscription-based solar energy provider, GoSolr, is poised to re-shape the industry with the launch of its innovative... Read more
22 Apr
No more global unity? – IMF chief says ‘get used to it’
Washington – Countries have no choice but to “make the best” of the fragmentation of the global economy by... Read more
20 Apr
Budget not final, but DA says ‘see you in court!’
Cape Town – Although budget consultations are still underway, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has confirmed that its leadership will... Read more
20 Apr
SA finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: here’s what it says
Ricardo Amansure, Stellenbosch University About 85% of South Africa’s electricity is produced by burning coal. The country’s move to... Read more
19 Apr
Costly skies: Air travel in SA no longer for the average Joe
Cape Town – Flight prices between South Africa’s major cities have surged by 4% to 13% over the past... Read more
19 Apr
