#G20: Mazzucato appointed as SA’s strategic planner for global economic growth

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2504/770295-240×135.jpg?5″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”Source: World Economic Forum.” align=”left”><br><span >Source: World Economic Forum.&lt;/span><p>President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Professor Mariana Mazzucato as a technical expert for South Africa’s G20 Presidency...

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Updated carbon tax framework and its impact on high-emission industries

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2504/770309-240×135.jpg?2″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”Image source: jordano2000 –” align=”left”><br><span >Image source: jordano2000 – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]&lt;/span><p>Carbon tax was first implemented in South Africa in June 2019, with the aim to...

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Is a US-led global recession on the horizon?

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2504/770284-240×135.jpg?5″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”Source: PwC South Africa.” align=”left”><br><span >Source: PwC South Africa.&lt;/span><p>The recent tariff announcement – dubbed “Liberation Day” – by the United States, has sent shockwaves through...

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China vows retaliation as US tariffs spark global market fears

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2504/770261-240×135.jpg?5″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”Source: .” align=”left”><br><span >Source: [[https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-sail-ship-on-body-of-water-906982/ Pexels]].&lt;/span><p>On Wednesday, 9 April 2025 China strongly condemned US tariffs, calling them a form of bullying and vowing to protect...

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Leveraging technology: A new hope for South African municipalities drowning in debt

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2504/770237-240×135.jpg?5″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”Source: Pixabay.” align=”left”><br><span >Source: Pixabay.&lt;/span><p>Municipal debt is a pressing issue in South Africa, with local governments facing significant financial distress which has resulted in a...

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Did your pay raise come with more expenses? How to stop lifestyle creep

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Why is it that the more money you earn, the less money you have? It is definitely not your imagination.

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How to build a strong credit score to unlock financial freedom

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Whether you want financing for a car, buying a home, or applying for a personal loan, a good credit score can make all the difference.

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FSCA says watch out for these scammers

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The FSCA points out that trading profits cannot be guaranteed and says you must view an offer of unrealistic returns with great suspicion.

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