Africa

SARS Claims Clothing Stores Evade Tax Hikes in South Africa, Accusing Them of Taking Advantage of Peculiar Taxing System

SARS claims that clothing stores are evading the tax hikes in South Africa. Officials explained how clothing brands are possibly doing it.


Google Launches Umoja Fiber Optic Cable Connecting Australia with Africa

Google has unveiled Umoja, its fiber optic cable directly connecting Australia with Africa, with the terrestrial portion of the route from Kenya to South Africa already complete...

Canon's Photos That Blind People Can See To Be Showcased in Africa—How Is This Possible?

Canon's photos that blind people can see will soon be showcased in Africa. Here's how the camera maker made it possible...

Kenyan President William Ruto Considers Crypto Mining to Power Energy Sector Growth

President William Ruto revealed ongoing discussions with companies such as Marathon Digital, signaling a possible transformation in Kenya's economic terrain...


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South Africa Aims to Boost Tourism as The Growing Sector Contributes Significantly to the African Economy
South Africa Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom said in the Meeting Africa 2016 forum that the boost in tourism could benefit the local economy. Tourism has been increasing phenomenally in recent years as
Africa's largest trading block to get more funds
Africa's largest trading block is attracting attention of global investors and businessmen. The recent 'Africa 2016' investment forum held in Egypt had participation of over 1,500 businessmen and gove
Public spending and inflation, key factors in new budget for South Africa
The new budget for South Africa may witness a major focus on government spending, sluggish global economy and inflation. The debt component is also increasing to about 50 percent of GDP. Global rating
Gauteng, Economic Hub of South Africa, Contributes 35% To The National Economy
Global economic crisis has affected value of South African currency immensely. Amid such economic hardships, Gauteng province has recorded growth above the national average and 35% contribution toward
Investment in oil, gas projects shrinking
Investment inflows into oil and gas projects are dropping significantly. The investments in oil projects in 2016 is forecast to fall below £1 billion from the five-year annual average of £8 billion.
The African Economic Summit Ends With Calls to Boost Economy With Investment
This year’s African economic summit was ended with calls to boost trade and investment on the continent. The conference aims to strengthen Africa’s place in the world economy through investment and to
South African Finance Minister Orders Probe Into Eskom Coal Supply Deal
Eskom, a South African state owned power producer has attracted a probe over its deals for developing new power plants. Country’s finance minister has ordered the probe and cancelled post budget break
South Africa's economy flutters, GDP to slowdown
A gamut of factors are affecting the South African economy as dwindling inflows of money, weaker currency, rising unemployment rate and severe drought conditions are at their worst in 25 years. South
African Dignitaries Join Investment Forum, Aims to Establish a Free Trade Zone
Heads and ministers of some African countries, representatives from business groups and other dignitaries will meet in Africa 2016. Egyptian government has organized the summit scheduled to be held on
Starbucks Latest Spicy Brews: Smoked Butterscotch Latte and Teavana Citrus Green Latte
Starbucks have brewed some new additions to its mouth-watering menu. The company introduces the Smoked Butterscotch Latte together with the Teavana Citrus Green Latte, whether hot or cold and other ve
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