54 h. ago US abstains from WTO condemnation of Russian aggression in Ukraine

It is the first time the US has not supported the statement Russia's invasion

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54 h. ago ‘Impact on oil prices may be due to sanctions imposed on Russia’

Analysts say the impact on oil prices may be due to sanctions imposed on Russia.

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55 h. ago ‘Reconfiguration of ANC in Gauteng in line with constitution’

ANC’s Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says reconfiguration in Gauteng was not imposed on any party member.

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3 d. ago Kganyago warns VAT changes are economic shock amid budget delay

The Bank says it only reacts when the VAT increase leads to further price increases.

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6 d. ago Ethiopian Bondholders Dispute IMF’s Debt Relief Assessment Amid Export Surge

Investors holding Ethiopia’s defaulted $1 billion bond have contested the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) evaluation of the country’s debt relief needs. They argue that the IMF has underestimated the positive impact of increased gold and coffee exports on Ethiopia’s financial recovery. The bondholder committee, which owns 40% of the debt, claims that the IMF’s projections… Read More »Ethiopian Bondholders Dispute IMF’s Debt Relief Assessment Amid Export Surge The post Ethiopian Bondholders Dispute IMF’s Debt Relief Assessment Amid Export Surge first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago South Africa’s VAT Increase Proposal: Balancing Revenue and Economic Impact

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, proposed raising the value-added tax (VAT) from 15% to 17% to address a significant budget deficit. This proposal led to a cabinet rift, resulting in the unprecedented postponement of the national budget presentation. Proponents argue that increasing VAT would generate essential revenue and is more efficient than other taxes. However, critics… Read More »South Africa’s VAT Increase Proposal: Balancing Revenue and Economic Impact The post South Africa’s VAT Increase Proposal: Balancing Revenue and Economic Impact first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Steenhuisen concerned about economic impact of foot and mouth disease

Foot and mouth disease cases affecting animals have increased in the province this month.

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7 d. ago Ramaphosa Announces State Visit for Zelenskyy, Emphasizes Peaceful Resolutions at G20

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he has formally invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a state visit. Ramaphosa made the revelation on Thursday morning via X (formerly Twitter), underscoring South Africa’s support for an inclusive peace process to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. “I welcome the constructive engagement I had with… Read More »Ramaphosa Announces State Visit for Zelenskyy, Emphasizes Peaceful Resolutions at G20 The post Ramaphosa Announces State Visit for Zelenskyy, Emphasizes Peaceful Resolutions at G20 first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Africa Energy Bank Aims to Tackle Power Shortage Amid Climate Concerns

A group of African countries plans to create the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) to finance oil and gas projects, countering reduced fossil fuel investments from Western institutions. Led by the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) and Afreximbank, the initiative seeks to bolster Africa’s industrial growth by expanding energy access. However, environmentalists argue that fossil fuels… Read More »Africa Energy Bank Aims to Tackle Power Shortage Amid Climate Concerns The post Africa Energy Bank Aims to Tackle Power Shortage Amid Climate Concerns first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago A VAT increase would negatively impact workers living cost: Cosatu

An increase in VAT would be detrimental to workers in the midst of a high cost of living.

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9 d. ago South Africa to Consider Russian and Iranian Bids for Nuclear Project

South Africa’s government has confirmed it is open to nuclear energy proposals from Russia or Iran as it seeks to add 2,500 megawatts to its existing Koeberg nuclear plant. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe stressed that no country will be barred from bidding, despite US concerns about Pretoria “reinvigorating” ties with Iran. These… Read More »South Africa to Consider Russian and Iranian Bids for Nuclear Project The post South Africa to Consider Russian and Iranian Bids for Nuclear Project first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Uganda’s Crested Crane Nears Extinction as Farming and Hunting Threats Mount

Uganda’s cherished crested crane, a symbol of national pride featured on the flag and coat of arms, is on the verge of extinction. The bird’s population, which numbered over 100,000 in the 1970s, has declined sharply in the decades after to just 10,000 today. Although protected by law—which imposes severe penalties on anyone killing a… Read More »Uganda’s Crested Crane Nears Extinction as Farming and Hunting Threats Mount The post Uganda’s Crested Crane Nears Extinction as Farming and Hunting Threats Mount first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Youth key topic at G20 Employment Working Group meeting in Gqeberha

Areas discussed include gender equality, income equality and the impact of digitisation on work

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1 week ago Tshwane appeals for vigilance while inclement weather persists

Emergency Services say the impact of severe disruptive rain may include localised flooding.

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1 week ago Ramokgopa says load reduction an impact of illegal connections

According to the Minister of Electricity and Energy several factors are to blame for load reduction

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1 week ago Voices Shaping Africa’s Art Renaissance: Women Bridging Continent and Diaspora

Three influential women from the African art world discuss contemporary African art and its global impact. A Senegalese art critic, an African American photographer, and a Senegalese curator explore the evolving cultural narratives, the intersection of history and modernity, and the growing role of the African diaspora in shaping the continent’s artistic future. From the… Read More »Voices Shaping Africa’s Art Renaissance: Women Bridging Continent and Diaspora The post Voices Shaping Africa’s Art Renaissance: Women Bridging Continent and Diaspora first appeared on iAfrica.

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