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South Africa’s finance ministry announced the withdrawal of a scheduled VAT increase effective May 1, initially planned to raise VAT by one percentage point over two years, following opposition from …
South Africa Withdraws Planned VAT Hike, Finance Ministry States Read More
Nepal failed to qualify for the ICC U-19 World Cup after their crucial match against Afghanistan was cancelled due to rain. Nepal needed a win to advance, whereas a washout …
Nepal’s Qualification Hopes Dashed by Rain in ICC U-19 World Cup Qualifier Read More
Senator Chris Van Hollen refuted claims from a trip to El Salvador, denying consumption of drinks in a viral photo and asserting they were fake. He criticized President Bukele and …
Senator Van Hollen Addresses ‘Margarita-Gate’ Controversy Following El Salvador Trip Read More
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces operational hurdles in South Africa due to black empowerment laws requiring 30% local ownership. The conflict indicates deeper diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the United …
Conflicts Over Starlink: Elon Musk and South Africa’s Ownership Laws Read More
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces operational barriers in South Africa due to black empowerment laws requiring 30% local ownership. Despite Musk’s claims of racial bias, officials assert Starlink has not applied …
Elon Musk’s Starlink and the Legal Controversy in South Africa Read More
Amnesty International reported a brutal three-month crackdown by Mozambique’s security forces on post-election protests, with over 300 deaths and thousands injured. The protests emerged after the controversial elections in October …
Mozambique’s Security Forces Conduct Brutal Crackdown on Protesters Post-Elections Read More
Hurricane Helene’s aftermath has increased wildfire risks in certain regions of the U.S., as downed debris serves as fuel. Michele Steinberg from the NFPA highlights the importance of understanding wildfire …
The Lasting Impact of Hurricane Helene: Wildfire Risks and Forecasts Read More
Josh Sullivan, an American pastor, was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa by masked men who stole his car. The U.S. State Department is involved, prioritizing the safety …
American Pastor Kidnapped During Church Service in South Africa Read More
JP Morgan intends to expand in Nigeria by converting its Lagos office into a fully operational branch and applying for a merchant banking license from the CBN. This encompasses the …
JP Morgan to Expand Operations in Nigeria with Merchant Bank License Acquisition Read More
South Africa’s parliament passed the 2025 Budget, introduced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, despite significant opposition to a VAT increase. The budget was approved by a narrow margin following weeks …
South African Parliament Approves 2025 Budget Amid VAT Hike Controversy Read More