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BELA signing will detonate a financial timebomb
13th September 2024 Today’s signing of the Basic Education Law Amendment (BELA) Bill represents a further financial broadside from national government to the learners... →
DA raises alarm over the slow pace of processing remand detainees
12th September 2024 The DA is shocked by the inhumane conditions remand detainees at Pollsmoor Correctional Facility are housed in. An oversight visit by the Select... →
Daily Podcast – September 12, 2024
12th September 2024 September 12, 2024. For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Halima Frost. →
South Africa to cut rates on Sept 19 for first time since Covid-19 response – Reuters poll
By: Reuters 12th September 2024 The South African Reserve Bank will cut its repo rate by 25 basis points to 8.00% at its September 19 meeting as slowing inflation opens the door... →
Transnet breaches loan terms again as debt weighs on investment
By: Bloomberg 11th September 2024 Transnet breached loan covenants for a second year running as the South African port and rail operator staggers under a debt burden that’s... →
South Africa’s economy needs a shot in the arm, not austerity: 3 key areas where more public spending would get results
9th September 2024 For the past 11 years the South African government has pursued a policy of austerity. In recent years, government has reduced per capita spending... →
Kenya asks public for help with new legislation after protests
By: Reuters 9th September 2024 Kenya's finance ministry will seek suggestions from the public on new legislation to boost revenue and tackle other challenges, Finance Minister... →
Bowmans walks away with top honours at the 2024 African Legal Awards
9th September 2024 Leading international African law firm Bowmans has been recognised for its understanding of Africa, the African agenda and key sectors of... →