85 m. ago Zelenskyy cutting short visit to South Africa after Russian attacks on Kyiv

PRETORIA, South Africa — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he will cut short an official visit to South Africa because of a major Russian attack on Kyiv overnight. Zelenskyy still held a planned meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the government’s Union Buildings in Pretoria but said on his Telegram page that […]

Events

3 h. ago South Africa scraps proposed tax increase after pushback from coalition partners and opposition

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The South African government on Thursday canceled a proposed tax increase that had threatened to collapse the unity government after a pushback from various political parties. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the government would no longer implement a 0.5% increase on value-added tax (VAT), payable on goods and services including food […]

Politics

14 h. ago Edmonton sets tax levy increase at 5.7% as premier promises grants in place of taxes once more

At least part of that hike — and part of the reduction — is on choices and promises made at the provincial government level.

Economics

27 h. ago Carson Binda: Carney’s industrial carbon tax will kill jobs, increase cost of living

The Liberal leader's hidden tax will play right into Donald Trump’s hands

Economics

40 h. ago ANALYSIS: Pierre Poilievre would axe one of Parliament’s primary purposes

The Conservative leader promised that any future taxes or tax increases would be put to a national referendum, eliminating one of Parliament’s primary jobs.

Politics

3 d. ago South African church holds mass Easter weddings for 3,000 people

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A Pentecostal church in South Africa celebrated Easter Sunday with mass wedding ceremonies for around 3,000 people, with many of them entering into polygamous marriages. The International Pentecost Holiness Church said mass weddings are part of its Easter festivities and the tradition of polygamy, which is observed in some African cultures, has […]

Culture

8 d. ago South Africa to Court Middle East Investors for Infrastructure Push

South Africa plans to open its first overseas office for its infrastructure development agency in the Middle East, aiming to tap into the region’s deep-pocketed investors to fund energy, water and logistics projects.

Economics

9 d. ago Inflation cooled to 2.3% in March as gas prices fell, StatCan says

OTTAWA — Canadians got a break on inflation in March even without a tax holiday as Statistics Canada says the pace of price increases slowed last month.  The agency says the annual inflation rate was 2.3 per cent in the month, down from 2.6 per cent in February.  StatCan says a drop in the price […]

Economics

1 week ago South Africa Moves Closer to Traded Power Market, Top Bank Says

South Africa is on the cusp of starting a traded electricity market that will give consumers a choice of power products along with a range of pricing options, according to a top investment bank.

Economics

1 week ago School tax increases raise questions about Manitoba’s property tax changes

Recent increases in school taxes have put a dent in the Manitoba government’s estimate of how many homeowners are better off under its new tax-credit system.

Society

2 w. ago Canadians can expect April tax benefit payments earlier than usual

Eligible families can expect to get Canada's child tax benefit a little earlier this month.The monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment usually comes on the 20th of each month unless it lands on a weekend or statutory holiday.April 20 is a Saturday, and April 18 is Good Friday, so parents will get CCB deposits three days early on the 17th.The Canadian government increased the child tax payments by 4.7 per cent in July 2024, which was the beginning of the new benefit year. The maximum benefit for children under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, it increased by $295, from $6,275 to $6,570.Families can look forward to another increase in the child tax benefit payment in July 2025, but it will not be as big as last year's raise.The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says parents can expect a 2.7 per cent bump, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for child...

Economics

2 w. ago South Africa Pursues Climate Loans From Germany, UK as US Exits

South Africa’s National Treasury is in talks to secure loans from Germany and the UK under the terms of a climate pact the US walked away from last month.

Society

2 w. ago South Africa Targets Development Finance Giants for Funds to Revive Cities

South Africa, already counting on a $1 billion loan from the World Bank to regenerate its rundown cities, is seeking funding from some top global development-finance institutions to help with the revival.

Sport

3 w. ago Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom

OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive questions about Canada-U.S. relations during their campaign stops today, a day before American President Donald Trump is expected to impose “reciprocal” tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Tomorrow, Trump may also reinstate economy-wide tariffs on Canada and […]

Politics

3 w. ago South Africa’s Embattled Eskom Allowed to Breach Emission Rules

South Africa allowed eight coal-fired plants run by state-owned Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. to breach emission rules in an attempt to help the cash-strapped utility focus resources on providing a steady supply of electricity.

Society

3 w. ago Deed tax increase won’t hurt demand for Nova Scotia recreational properties: Realtor

Nova Scotia’s 2025-26 budget increases the deed transfer tax for non-resident homebuyers to 10 per cent from five per cent as of April 1.

Economics

3 w. ago What to know after Prince Harry resigned from his African charity

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince Harry’s surprising resignation from an African charity he co-founded in memory of his mother, Princess Diana, came this week amid allegations of bullying, harassment, sexism and racism made by the organization’s chairperson against unnamed board members. Harry announced his resignation in a joint statement with Prince Seeiso of […]

Other

4 w. ago US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use

BANGKOK (AP) — China protested Wednesday after the U.S. added dozens of companies to its export control list, including more than 50 based in China that it says sought advanced knowhow in supercomputing, artificial intelligence and quantum technology for military purposes. Companies from Taiwan, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa and United Arab Emirates also were included […]

Economics

4 w. ago Pilots’ union want judge to keep temporary foreign workers out of WestJet cockpits

Airline requested about 60 permits for pilots from India and South Africa under the TFW program

Transport

4 w. ago Pilots’ union wants judge to keep temporary foreign workers out of WestJet cockpits

Airline requested about 60 permits for pilots from India and South Africa under the TFW program

Transport