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Government and revenue: VAT delayed the budget, but an increase is still likely
12th March 2025 The 2025 Budget will be historic not for one but two significant reasons. The first is the Government of National Unity (GNU) embodying democracy... →
Vaal dam reaches full capacity, DWS slows outflow
By: Natasha Odendaal 11th March 2025 As the water levels of the Vaal dam reach 101.51%, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reduced the outflow of water from 61.2 cubic... →
Will Ghana’s Mahama grasp the nettle of constitutional reform?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th March 2025 Ghana’s constitution allows an excessively powerful presidency to influence all levels of administration – it must be reformed. John Mahama won... →
New defence review needed to tackle widening SANDF funding and capacity gaps
By: Rebecca Campbell 7th March 2025 In late January, in fighting in the city of Goma and surrounding districts, in North Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo... →
Vaal dam water levels near 100%
By: Natasha Odendaal 6th March 2025 The water level of the Vaal dam has reached 98.99%, with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in line with its flood management plan,... →
Harmony Gold well down the track with its cost-effective renewable-energy build 
By: Martin Creamer 6th March 2025 South Africa’s biggest gold mining company is well down the track with its solar build amid group operating free cash flows increasing by 46% to a... →
Platinum deficit worsens beyond forecast, World Platinum Investment Council reports 
By: Martin Creamer 5th March 2025 The platinum market recorded a deficit of 995 000 oz for full year 2024, which is 46% higher than previously forecast, as total demand exceeded... →
West African wildlife sanctuary becomes a hub of insecurity
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 5th March 2025 Spanning three countries, the vast W-Arly-Pendjari Complex is being used to facilitate organised crime, terrorism and local conflicts. The... →
