11 h. ago No extension will be granted for spaza shop registrations: Hlabisa

Today is the deadline for the registration of spaza shop businesses.

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45 h. ago No complaints from UK firms about SA’s expropriation bill: Reeves

Reeves says no British businesses complained to her about SA's recently signed Expropriation bill.

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50 h. ago 40% of Northern Cape Spaza shops registered before deadline: MEC

Businesses have been warned that there will be no extension to the looming deadline

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55 h. ago Businesses, homes destroyed after heavy rains hit KZN south coast

KZN residents left distraught as they clean their homes, businesses after heavy rains hit.

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3 d. ago BREAKING NEWS: State drops charges against former JHB Mayor Gwamanda

The charges relate to the defrauding of several Soweto residents in an alleged funeral policy scam.

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5 d. ago Minister Ramokgopa Apologizes as Stage 6 Load Shedding Returns Following Major Power Station Failures

Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, offered a public apology to South Africans on Sunday morning as the country once again faces Stage 6 load shedding. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, Gauteng, Ramokgopa acknowledged the frustration felt by citizens and businesses nationwide. “Please accept our sincerest apologies. With the greatest level… Read More »Minister Ramokgopa Apologizes as Stage 6 Load Shedding Returns Following Major Power Station Failures The post Minister Ramokgopa Apologizes as Stage 6 Load Shedding Returns Following Major Power Station Failures first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago Store owner in Soweto says loadshedding straining her business

Agnes Kitavi says unexpected implementation of Stage 6 is causing her business to lose money.

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5 d. ago City Power says hospitals not exempt during stage 6 loadshedding

During lesser stages of loadshedding, City Power was able to exempt some essential services.

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8 d. ago Limpopo spaza shop owners urged to register as deadline looms

Spaza shop owners have one week left to register their businesses before the February 28 deadline

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8 d. ago Sudan and Iran Deepen Alliance with New Trade and Diplomacy Accord

Khartoum and Tehran, represented by their foreign ministers, have agreed to bolster their country’s collaboration in trade, diplomacy, and reconstruction. Both countries plan to convene a ministerial committee in the coming months, as well as host a business forum comprising companies and investors from Sudan and Iran, to set their plan in motion. Beyond these,… Read More »Sudan and Iran Deepen Alliance with New Trade and Diplomacy Accord The post Sudan and Iran Deepen Alliance with New Trade and Diplomacy Accord first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Coffee entrepreneur’s dreams in DRC grind to halt during M23 advance

As the Congolese army withdrew, armed youths looted businesses, according to local residents.

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9 d. ago Godongwana’s Budget Delayed as Unity Government Rejects VAT Hike

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget presentation was pushed back to 12 March after his proposed two-percentage-point increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT) ran into fierce opposition from the ANC’s government of national unity (GNU) partners. The measure would have brought VAT to 17%—the first increase since 2018—surprising politicians, businesses, labor groups, and economists alike. The postponement… Read More »Godongwana’s Budget Delayed as Unity Government Rejects VAT Hike The post Godongwana’s Budget Delayed as Unity Government Rejects VAT Hike first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Minister Steenhuisen Slams ‘Baseless’ BEE Allegations From Sakeliga

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has pushed back against claims from business forum Sakeliga that he is driving Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in the agricultural sector through statutory levies. Speaking to the media in Parliament on Tuesday, Steenhuisen refuted Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux’s assertion, emphasizing that the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC)—not the… Read More »Minister Steenhuisen Slams ‘Baseless’ BEE Allegations From Sakeliga The post Minister Steenhuisen Slams ‘Baseless’ BEE Allegations From Sakeliga first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Mauritius: Africa’s Most Overcrowded Island Remains a Top Tourist Destination

Despite becoming Africa’s most densely populated island, Mauritius continues to attract millions of tourists. Its stunning beaches and luxury resorts make it a dream destination, but growing visitor numbers are beginning to overwhelm its infrastructure. Popular spots like Le Morne Beach and Black River Gorges are feeling the strain, with overcrowding affecting the once serene… Read More »Mauritius: Africa’s Most Overcrowded Island Remains a Top Tourist Destination The post Mauritius: Africa’s Most Overcrowded Island Remains a Top Tourist Destination first appeared on iAfrica.

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