EU Leaders Strengthen Ties with South Africa Amidst Ukraine Focus
EU leaders will meet with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the EU-South Africa summit to strengthen ties, with a...
Day: March 13, 2025
South Africa to Increase VAT to 16%: Key Implications and Measures
South Africa will increase its VAT by 0.5 percentage points over the next two years, reaching 16% by the 2026/27...
Syria’s Economic Challenges: Market Assessment Highlights Needs for Support and Recovery
The Norwegian Refugee Council's recent market assessment indicates that local markets in Syria are ill-equipped to absorb new workers, particularly...
China’s Lending Practices Drive Maldives Towards Economic Sovereignty Crisis
The Maldives is facing a grave debt crisis attributed to mounting external obligations mainly from China and India. The national...
Potential Adjustments to South Africa’s Budget Amid Political Opposition
South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana suggests possible adjustments to the budget following political disagreements regarding a VAT hike. The...
The Environmental Crisis in Zambia’s Copperbelt: A Wake-Up Call for Reform
The Copperbelt Province of Zambia faces significant environmental challenges due to mining activities, highlighted by a major contamination incident in...
Analysis of Pakistani Player Absence in The Hundred 2025 Draft
The player draft for The Hundred 2025 saw no Pakistani player picked, raising concerns about representation in international leagues. Factors...
DRC and M23 Rebels Scheduled for Peace Negotiations in Angola
The DRC and M23 rebels will begin direct peace negotiations on March 18 in Angola. The discussions aim to address...
The Role of North Korean Troops in Ukraine War Negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative for ceasefire talks in Ukraine is complicated by the involvement of North Korean troops in...
Clashes Erupt in Buenos Aires as Protests Against Pension Cuts Intensify
Protests in Buenos Aires resulted in injuries and over 100 arrests due to clashes between football fans, retirees, and police....
