Political turmoil clouds SA’s economic outlook: Economist – SABC News

Economist says recent developments around the government of national unity have cast a cloud on the country’s economic future. On Wednesday, the Democratic Alliance (DA) voted against the 2025 fiscal

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SA launches R440bn transmission plan, eyes private sector funding – SABC News

South Africa has adopted an investment roadmap to fund the expansion and modernisation of its transmission infrastructure. Government aims to tap into the private sector’s resources to raise R440 billion

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SARS forges ahead with 0.5% VAT hike despite DA legal challenge – SABC News

The South African Revenue Services (SARS) says it has made provisions to go ahead with the 0.5% VAT increase on May 1 despite receiving court papers about Democratic Alliance (DA) plans

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China says ‘market has spoken’ after US tariffs spark selloff – SABC News

China said on Saturday “the market has spoken” in rejecting US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and called on Washington for “equal-footed consultation” after global markets’ dramatic reaction to the trade

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Africans need to put Africa first: NAFCOC president – SABC News

The president of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC), Gilbert Mosena says it’s about time that Africa becomes innovative and does not rely on products from

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SA exploring new trade partners in Asia and beyond: Tau – SABC News

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says South Africa has been looking for other trade partners including in Asia and other parts of the world. He says the country

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NEHAWU members in KZN march over poor working conditions – SABC News

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) in KwaZulu-Natal will today march and submit a memorandum of demands to the Department of Water and Sanitation highlighting concerns over

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Mashatile urges investment in skills, education for economic growth – SABC News

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has stressed the importance of investing in skills and education in order to unlock economic growth and job creation. Delivering a keynote address at the inaugural

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Global trade war is inevitable following Trump’s tariffs: Analyst – SABC News

Political Analyst Thembisa Fakude says a global trade war is inevitable, as various countries are likely to retaliate against the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Last night, Trump

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SACCI seeks clarity on US imposed tariffs – SABC News

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) says they are seeking clarity on the calculations used and companies that are going to be affected by the imposed US

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