South Africa finds itself in a complicated tug of war concerning relations with the European Union and a member of the BRICS+ economies. Pretoria plans to approach the EU to discuss its proposed tax on carbon-intensive imports. The argument that the South African government has given is that it will negatively impact the emerging economies […]
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The risk of pollution in ground water is increasing. South Africa’s water pollution situation is well-documented, with surface water resources under immense pressure from overuse, pollution and climate change. However, amidst the concerns, the cleanliness of ground water as a source of drinkable liquid remains under threat. This underground reservoir, accessed through boreholes and springs,
Iraq could be at the centre of huge plans for India. At the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside the leaders of the other participating members unveiled the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEEC), a trade highway to bring Indian goods by sae to the United Arab Emirates, overland to the
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Absa held its annual Absa Run Your City 10 km in Durban. Run Walk for Life (RWFL) affiliates participated in the event. Fourteen members of Run Walk For Life (RWFL) Amanzimtoti took part in the Absa Run Your City 10km in Durban on July the Seventh. According to the official race website, the Durban Race,
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It was found in Statistics from South African Market Insights, quoted in an article by South African Market Insights, quoted in an article by Proudly South African, South Africa’s contribution to manufacturing sales has declined from R7 billion in 1998, to R2 billion in January 2022. This in itself is alarming news. It highlights the
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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has expanded the list of authorized participants (APs) for its spot Bitcoin ETF, adding esteemed Wall Street firms like Citi and Goldman Sachs. This brings the total number of APs to nine, showcasing BlackRock’s commitment to the cryptocurrency sector. The addition of these firms was disclosed through an amendment
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eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda, presented the draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a full council meeting on March 19, 2024. Against the backdrop of global elections and as South Africa commemorates three decades of democracy, the budget speech emphasized the municipality’s commitment to service delivery, economic development, and infrastructure rehabilitation.
There could be a new horizon for South Africa as the largest economy in southern Africa. As both a member of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and the African Union there is going to be a golden age ahead if the country under President Cyril Ramaphosa can utilize the capacity of the
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