South Africa’s new Expropriation Act, which was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in January 2025, has been at the centre of a political […]
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(BPRW) Gap and Harlem’s Fashion Row honor culture and creativity through a special limited-edition collaboration.
(BPRW) Gap teams up with Harlem’s Fashion Row to honor cultural expression and creativity through a special limited-edition collaboration. (Black PR Wire) Gap has partnered […]
Retailers in Ekurhuleni are encouraged to complete their registration before the cutoff date.
Local newsNews Food-handling vendors need to register before February 28. Photo: Brett Sayles/Pexels The City of Ekurhuleni reminds all spaza shop owners and food-handling […]
Entrepreneurship as a way out of poverty? Study in rural Kenya shows why it doesn’t always work
International development agencies and non-governmental organisations often seek to advance community development by fostering entrepreneurship. The premise is that poor people can enhance their household […]
South Africa’s ‘working for water’ programme is meant to lead to skills and jobs: why it’s failing
South Africa’s Expanded Public Works Programme is part of its social safety net. It complements the country’s social grants system, which has over 28 million […]
(BPRW) Trailblazing Entrepreneur Muhga Eltigani Secures Her Natural Hair Care Line in 4,500 Walmart Stores
(BPRW) Trailblazing Entrepreneur Muhga Eltigani Secures Her Natural Hair Care Line in 4,500 Walmart Stores. NaturAll Club’s product line is a thriving multi-million-dollar brand. (Black […]
South Africa’s fight over VAT raises a key question: who should bear the burden of taxes?
The unprecedented postponement of the tabling of South Africa’s 2025 budget because of disagreement within the coalition government over a two percentage point increase in […]
South Africa’s finance minister wanted to raise VAT: the pros and cons of a tricky tax
South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, cancelled the unveiling of the country’s 2025 budget as it was due to be released. The move is unprecedented […]
Ecowas breakup could push up food prices and worsen hunger in west Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) lost three of its founding members on 29 January 2025. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger comprised 16% […]
6 tips on how to run a company in turbulent times – lessons from emerging markets
Global risks are rising, and many companies are struggling with how to adapt. The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Risks Report makes it clear that […]