1 hour ago Maimane Proposes Alternatives to VAT Increase in Budget Discussions with ANC

Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane is optimistic that political parties can reach a “workable solution” regarding the national budget following a scheduled meeting with the African National Congress (ANC). He plans to present alternatives to the proposed 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, aiming to generate approximately R120 billion in revenue without… Read More »Maimane Proposes Alternatives to VAT Increase in Budget Discussions with ANC The post Maimane Proposes Alternatives to VAT Increase in Budget Discussions with ANC first appeared on iAfrica.

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51 h. ago ActionSA Proposes R100 Billion Revenue Plan to Finance Minister Without Raising VAT

ActionSA has submitted a proposal to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, outlining strategies to generate R100 billion in additional government revenue without increasing the value-added tax (VAT). The party’s delegation met with the minister’s team on Saturday to discuss these alternative methods. With six seats in Parliament, ActionSA played a pivotal role in the recent approval of… Read More »ActionSA Proposes R100 Billion Revenue Plan to Finance Minister Without Raising VAT The post ActionSA Proposes R100 Billion Revenue Plan to Finance Minister Without Raising VAT first appeared on iAfrica.

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53 h. ago US slaps 10% tariff on Ugandan exports, deepening economic strain

US has imposed a 10% tariff on Ugandan exports, deepening economic woes after AGOA suspension.

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2 d. ago ANC Postpones Crucial NEC Meeting as Business Sector Pushes to Preserve Coalition with DA

The African National Congress (ANC) has postponed its special National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, as pressure mounts from big business to preserve the fragile Government of National Unity (GNU) – including its partnership with the Democratic Alliance (DA). Reports state that the meeting, originally scheduled for Monday to map out a way forward after the… Read More »ANC Postpones Crucial NEC Meeting as Business Sector Pushes to Preserve Coalition with DA The post ANC Postpones Crucial NEC Meeting as Business Sector Pushes to Preserve Coalition with DA first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago SA launches R440bn transmission plan, eyes private sector funding

The 10-year plan aims to construct 14 000 km of transmission lines through PPP.

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4 d. ago Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports

Lesotho has become the world’s second hardest-hit country by President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, facing a 50% rate on all exports to the US—just behind China. The move threatens Lesotho’s thriving textile trade, including exports of Levi’s and Wrangler jeans, which have benefited from tariff-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).… Read More »Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports The post Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago Selective US Tariffs Spare Key South African Exports but Pose Challenges for Farmers

In a recent policy shift, the United States has imposed steep tariffs on several African nations, effectively signaling the end of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Countries such as Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Botswana, and South Africa now face tariffs ranging from 30% to 50%. This move comes amid existing challenges in these nations,… Read More »Selective US Tariffs Spare Key South African Exports but Pose Challenges for Farmers The post Selective US Tariffs Spare Key South African Exports but Pose Challenges for Farmers first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago How can you implement a budget that you don’t believe in: DA’s Aucamp

DA FedEx will be holding meetings over the next two-days to discuss the party's GNU future

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5 d. ago South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks

A senior South African delegation, led by International Relations Director-General Zane Dangor, has returned from Washington, where it met top US officials to discuss bilateral issues and clarify Pretoria’s stance on contentious policies like the Expropriation Act. The US officials, including those from the White House and State Department, were reportedly “cordial and receptive.” The… Read More »South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks The post South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Nigerian Billionaire Joins IMF Advisory Council on Global Growth

Tony Elumelu, a Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, has been appointed to the IMF’s newly established Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth. Joining global figures like Marc Benioff, Salesforce CEO, and Reema Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, Elumelu will help shape policies that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable private sector-led growth. The council, created… Read More »Nigerian Billionaire Joins IMF Advisory Council on Global Growth The post Nigerian Billionaire Joins IMF Advisory Council on Global Growth first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Dirco delegation met with US officials to clear misconceptions

The discussions included the misconceptions about the violations of human rights for minority groups

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6 d. ago Ramokgopa unveils plans in private sector transmission projects

Ramokgopa has announced plans to roll out multi-billion-rand transmission infrastructure projects.

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7 d. ago Uitenhage residents decry impact of Matanzima road bridge collapse

The alternative route is a gravel road which deteriorates the state of the vehicles.

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7 d. ago Kariega residents decry impact of Matanzima road bridge collapse

The alternative route is a gravel road which deteriorates the state of the vehicles.

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8 d. ago ANC and DA Resume Crucial Budget Talks to Avert Coalition Collapse

Negotiating teams from the ANC and DA resumed critical talks on the Budget Sunday afternoon, following an impasse on Friday that threatened the stability of the coalition government. A source familiar with the negotiations informed News24 that the ANC had reached out to the DA to restart discussions after talks stalled, aiming to secure an… Read More »ANC and DA Resume Crucial Budget Talks to Avert Coalition Collapse The post ANC and DA Resume Crucial Budget Talks to Avert Coalition Collapse first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago How Nigeria’s Textile Industry Unraveled Under China’s Pressure

Nigeria’s textile sector, a thriving industry in the 1990s, has crumbled under the weight of cheap Chinese imports, currency depreciation, and poor government support. Once boasting over 150 textile mills and supporting millions of jobs, the industry now has fewer than four functioning factories. Nigeria’s limited access to affordable raw materials, unreliable power supply, and… Read More »How Nigeria’s Textile Industry Unraveled Under China’s Pressure The post How Nigeria’s Textile Industry Unraveled Under China’s Pressure first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago AGOA impact on automotive sector discussed at Numsa conference

The talks centered on the production downturn in the manufacturing and mining industries.

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1 week ago Beyond the Smile: South Africa Must Prioritise Oral Health as a Public Health Imperative

South Africa’s burden of oral diseases is not only inextricably linked to non-communicable diseases but also presents an urgent public health challenge, with rising concern over its impact on mental health. Oral diseases are a major health concern for many countries and negatively impacts people throughout their lives. Oral diseases lead to pain and discomfort,… Read More »Beyond the Smile: South Africa Must Prioritise Oral Health as a Public Health Imperative The post Beyond the Smile: South Africa Must Prioritise Oral Health as a Public Health Imperative first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago State capture opened door to corruption in every sector: Schreiber

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber says South Africa is still struggling with corruption.

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2 w. ago Public sector workers demand speedy resolution to the Budget standoff

Public sector workers are demanding a speedy resolution to the current budget standoff.

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