WhatsApp channel now open for SA taxpayers
Cape Town – South Africa’s tax authority – SARS – is making it easier for South African taxpayers to... Read more
9 Jul, 2024
Kenya to borrow funds, spend less after scrapping tax hikes
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday announced fresh borrowing plans and spending cuts after contentious tax... Read more
8 Jul, 2024
Finance Ombud can now award R3.5m in compensation — up from R800 000
South African investors seeking compensation through the Ombud for Financial Services (FAIS Ombud) for financial prejudice and damage can... Read more
4 Jul, 2024
The IMF is failing countries like Kenya: why, and what can be done about it
Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is... Read more
2 Jul, 2024
Cape Town turbocharges investment into infrastructure, with three-year, ZAR39.5bn programme
The City of Cape Town is solidifying its finances ahead of what it says is South Africa’s largest infrastructure... Read more
2 Jul, 2024
Mauritius’ next growth phase — a new plan is needed as the tax haven era fades
Pritish Behuria, University of Manchester Mauritians will head to the polls by November 2024 and politicians are considering the... Read more
1 Jul, 2024
Medical cannabis company aims high with listing on JSE
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange looked a little greener last week, literally, with the first listing of a medical cannabis... Read more
1 Jul, 2024
South Africa’s political monopoly has been broken: could it help the economy?
Imraan Valodia, University of the Witwatersrand Over the last decade or so there has been something of a revolution... Read more
1 Jul, 2024
Namaqualand community raises the alarm over copper mining in their small town
Residents of Namaqualand town Concordia have witnessed increased copper mining activities in and around their town. All Photos: Ashraf... Read more
26 Jun, 2024
Kariba set to become floating solar farm
The future looks bright for one of the world’s largest man-made dams. From the beginning of 2025, Lake Kariba,... Read more
26 Jun, 2024
