Headline News
Ghana central bank cuts prime interest as inflation outlook improves
By: Reuters 27th September 2024 Ghana's central bank on Friday slashed its main interest rate by 200 basis points to 27%, its first rate cut since January, as inflation continues... →
Uganda to cut spending, domestic borrowing in 2025/26, finance ministry says
By: Reuters 27th September 2024 Uganda's government plans to cut spending by just over a fifth and domestic borrowing by just over a half in the 2025/26 (July-June) fiscal year,... →
Tunisia assembly votes on electoral bill nine days before poll, opposition calls protest
By: Reuters 27th September 2024 Tunisia's parliament was set to vote on a major amendment to the electoral law on Friday, nine days before a presidential election that opposition... →
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Opinions
South Africa’s move to green energy was slowed down by government to protect coal mining
18th September 2024 South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy was split in two after the 2024 general elections: Electricity and Energy and Mineral and... →
South Africa needs more nautical scientists and maritime engineers – if you love the sea these may be the careers for you
18th September 2024 When most people are asked to picture an engineer at work, they probably imagine a civil engineer in a hard hat at a construction site, a chemical... →
What’s in a game? Video games and Russian influence in Africa
18th September 2024 It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens’ right to choose their tech. In its latest iteration... →
South African universities need to rethink how they evaluate research: social impact counts too
17th September 2024 There are many ways university researchers can share their work. Some of these methods are well-established in academia: people write journal... →
Recommendations
Equality of Opportunity for Sexual and Gender Minorities 2024
11th September 2024 By assessing discrimination in laws, regulations, and policies, the Equality of Opportunity for Sexual and Gender Minorities (EQOSOGI) initiative... →
Advancing Data Equity: An Action-Oriented Framework
11th September 2024 Automated decision-making systems based on algorithms and data are increasingly common today, with profound implications for individuals,... →
World Economic Forum: Annual Report 2023-2024
10th September 2024 The World Economic Forum’s Annual Report outlines the key developments in 2023-2024. It provides an overview of the 10 centres and the Forum's... →
Shaping sustainable international hydrogen value chains
10th September 2024 The production of renewable-based hydrogen and its derivatives holds immense economic potential, particularly in areas with high renewable... →
Statements
A national minimum wage hike will deepen South Africa's unemployment crisis
30th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has submitted comments to the National Minimum Wage Committee opposing any proposed increases to South Africa's... →
DA concerned as eThekwini water crisis deepens
30th September 2024 The DA in eThekwini notes with concern the worsening of the water crisis in the municipality with the city ready to implement restrictions or... →
DA reiterates call for Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to step aside in light of new revelations
30th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) reiterates its call for Minister Thembi Simelane to step aside from her role as Minister of Justice and Constitutional... →
The IFP Condemns the Senseless Killings of 17 People in the Eastern Cape
30th September 2024 The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) strongly condemns the senseless and brutal killings of 17 people in the Eastern Cape. We are deeply disturbed by... →
Press Offices
Tax Practitioners feel the heat of SARS Interpretation Note 132
16th September 2024 Recent developments in the governance of tax practitioners under the new SARS Interpretation Note 132 (IN132) have sparked significant discussion... →
Your Legacy Today, Tomorrow and Beyond
16th September 2024 16-20 September 2024 is National Wills Week. During this important week, South Africans are reminded of the importance of leaving a Will. One does... →
SARS Increases Customs Duties for Online Retail Orders: What You Need to Know
16th September 2024 The clothing and textile industry has faced widescale criticism for controversial Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. South... →
Pet food packaging is likely to become subject to stricter regulations for producers, advertisers and retailers
13th September 2024 South African pet owners are becoming increasingly concerned about their pets' health and dietary needs. In line with this changing awareness,... →
