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Reminder – Jobseekers database registration is free
10th April 2025 The City of Cape Town’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) within the Public Empowerment Department has recently become aware of reports that... →
Africa’s refugee camps are plagued by flooding: we looked into drainage systems that can withstand local conditions
9th April 2025 Almost one-million people live in 24 camps for refugees and internally displaced people in Ethiopia. They have fled wars and massacres in South... →
Budget imbroglio: When the politicking stops, there are constructive alternatives to VAT rise and bracket creep
8th April 2025 With talks about aspects of the 2025 national budget continuing, despite Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana having already gazetting the Rates and... →
South Africa targets development finance giants for funds to revive cities
By: Bloomberg 4th April 2025 South Africa, already counting on a $1-billion loan from the World Bank to regenerate its rundown cities, is seeking funding from some top global... →
Tshwane Metro proposes unfair environmental charge to boost Metro’s revenue by R540 million – AfriForum
3rd April 2025 A new environmental charge being considered for implementation in the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, which is expected to generate... →
Kenya retracts comment on China debt talks, sowing confusion
By: Reuters 2nd April 2025 Kenya denied on Wednesday it had discussed debt restructuring with China's finance minister after amending a reference in a social media post... →
DA: Dr Mark Burke: Address by DA Spokesperson on Finance, during a debate in Parliament on the 2025 Budget, Parliament (02/04/2025)
2nd April 2025 It’s significant that this report was considered yesterday in committee, on the first of April. A farcical day for a farcical process leading to a... →
George insists new air-pollution exemptions for eight Eskom coal stations not a ‘blanket reprieve’ 
By: Terence Creamer 31st March 2025 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has granted Eskom air-pollution exemptions for eight power stations that would... →
