31 m. ago Mozambique Approves Historic Peace Law Amid Political Tensions

Mozambique’s parliament has unanimously passed a landmark law aimed at restoring peace through national dialogue and constitutional reform. Backed by all political parties, the law stems from a March 5 peace agreement between President Daniel Chapo and opposition leaders. It proposes restructuring the state, decentralizing power, and revising presidential authority to enhance democratic governance. While… Read More »Mozambique Approves Historic Peace Law Amid Political Tensions The post Mozambique Approves Historic Peace Law Amid Political Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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19 h. ago GNU Faces Crisis As Presidency Questions DA’s Commitment Following Budget Opposition

The Government of National Unity (GNU) in South Africa is experiencing significant strain after the Democratic Alliance (DA) opposed the recently proposed national budget, leading to questions about the party’s role within the coalition. The DA’s rejection of the budget, primarily due to disagreements over a proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, has intensified existing… Read More »GNU Faces Crisis As Presidency Questions DA’s Commitment Following Budget Opposition The post GNU Faces Crisis As Presidency Questions DA’s Commitment Following Budget Opposition first appeared on iAfrica.

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63 h. ago Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has announced plans to expropriate privately-owned land, with compensation, as part of a major initiative to expand and upgrade Eskom’s infrastructure in the coming years. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa outlined a comprehensive 10-year plan to enhance South Africa’s energy network during a media briefing on Tuesday. The ambitious project… Read More »Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure The post Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure first appeared on iAfrica.

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63 h. ago ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers

The African National Congress (ANC) has endorsed ActionSA’s proposal to scrap the planned 0.5% VAT increase, aiming to provide relief for taxpayers already facing economic strain. ActionSA introduced an amendment to remove both the VAT and income tax increases proposed for the 2025/2026 fiscal year during Tuesday’s parliamentary joint committee on finance debate. ActionSA representative… Read More »ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers The post ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers first appeared on iAfrica.

Economics

69 h. ago Maimane urges public to partake in hearings about Revenue Bill

Members of the public are urged to give input regarding the proposed national budget.

Politics

3 d. ago Ratepayers oppose eThekwini’s proposed R2.8 million rebranding plan

The proposal has been met with opposition, particularly from organisations representing residents.

Economics

4 d. ago Ramaphosa confident 2025 Budget will pass despite VAT dispute

Ramaphosa confident budget will pass despite VAT hike opposition in Parliament.

Politics

7 d. ago South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities

South Africa is collaborating with the World Bank on a $3 billion initiative to revitalize urban infrastructure in eight major cities, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. These cities have experienced challenges, ranging from power outages and water shortages to degraded road networks and waste management systems. Under the plan, the World Bank will provide… Read More »South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities The post South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly rejected claims that white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, are being persecuted, calling it a “completely false narrative.” His comments come in response to renewed allegations from Elon Musk, who repeated accusations of “white genocide” in South Africa. Musk cited a political rally where members of the opposition Economic… Read More »South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions The post South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

9 d. ago Limpopo opposition parties warn against mismanagement of budget funds

Maila says money allocated to departments must be used for the benefit of the public.

Events

9 d. ago Ukraine says ceasefire accords brokered by US take immediate effect

Zelenskiy said he had not been able to fully review the new proposal in detail yet

Events

9 d. ago Cosatu first to oppose VAT increase in Parliament’s budget hearings

Cosatu was the first at the public hearings to call for the removal of VAT hikes

Politics

9 d. ago Trump’s Afrikaner Refugee Plan Sparks Rush of Applications from South Africa

More than 67,000 white South Africans, mostly Afrikaners, have expressed interest in seeking refugee status in the US under President Donald Trump’s executive order. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the US submitted the list to the US Embassy in Pretoria, following Trump’s claim that Afrikaners face racial discrimination and land seizures under South… Read More »Trump’s Afrikaner Refugee Plan Sparks Rush of Applications from South Africa The post Trump’s Afrikaner Refugee Plan Sparks Rush of Applications from South Africa first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Santaco ‘frustrated’ by eThekwini’s handling of GO!Durban project

Santaco in Durban has expressed frustration with eThekwini's handling of the GO! Durban project.

Politics

1 week ago Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected

Persistent heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal’s eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has led to significant devastation, causing approximately R1.5 billion worth of damage to infrastructure and impacting nearly 6,000 residents. Mayor Cyril Xaba addressed the crisis in a service delivery briefing on Sunday, describing the recent weather conditions from 19 February to 15 March as “catastrophic.” The storms… Read More »Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected The post Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

1 week ago eThekwini adopts water turnaround strategy to halve unpaid usage

eThekwini says R9.3 billion will be put aside over the next 3 years to implement the strategy.

Politics

1 week ago Tunisia’s president sacks Prime Minister amid economic crisis

Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Prime Minister Kamel Maddouri.

Politics

2 w. ago Inside Egypt’s Ambitious Blueprint for Gaza’s Recovery and Growth

Recently, Egypt unveiled a $53 billion, three-phase plan to rebuild Gaza, aiming to stabilize the region and create a self-sustaining economy over five years. Backed by several European nations as well as the Arab League, the plan prioritizes keeping Gazans in their homeland while sidelining Hamas in favor of an independent transitional committee, eventually handing… Read More »Inside Egypt’s Ambitious Blueprint for Gaza’s Recovery and Growth The post Inside Egypt’s Ambitious Blueprint for Gaza’s Recovery and Growth first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago SACP, ANC plan joint body to speed up alliance reconfiguration

SACP and ANC agreed to set up a joint alliance consensus mechanism to speed up their reconfiguration

Politics

2 w. ago Johannesburg boosts green infrastructure to combat climate change

Johannesburg is planting trees as part of its Climate Action Plan to restore ecosystems.

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