Nigeria: UN expert calls for budget plans to tackle “unacceptable” water crisis in Lagos: A United Nations expert has urged the authorities in Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos, to ensure the 2017 budget improves funding for water and sanitation access for the estimated 21 million residents. The comments from the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to water and … [Read more...] about Nigeria: UN expert calls for budget plans to tackle “unacceptable” water crisis in Lagos
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Wake-up call for South Africans as Zuma sleeps through budget speech | The Conversation
Wake-up call for South Africans as Zuma sleeps through budget speech: President Jacob Zuma Sleeping in Parliament during medium term budget presentation. SowetanLiveRecent political events in South Africa show a disturbing lack of respect for ordinary people by those who hold authority. This can be traced to the highest office in the land. The latest example was President … [Read more...] about Wake-up call for South Africans as Zuma sleeps through budget speech | The Conversation
Trend report: Budget constraints, Egg on the NPA’s face, and some hashtags keep us smiling
Trend report: Budget constraints, Egg on the NPA’s face, and some hashtags keep us smiling: It’s been a week of staying strong, being realistic, and at times, having a laugh – yes, we found the time for that too. The mini budget left us with few illusions, but also a sliver of hope, especially since the case against our embattled finance minister is starting to look … [Read more...] about Trend report: Budget constraints, Egg on the NPA’s face, and some hashtags keep us smiling
Weak economy muddies budget as downgrade looms
Weak economy muddies budget as downgrade looms: A sluggish economy and weak revenue mean South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan may fail to narrow the budget deficit as quickly as he pledged, putting the nation's credit rating at risk of a downgrade to junk. Gordhan will present his mid-term budget on Wednesday and while he projected in February this year's … [Read more...] about Weak economy muddies budget as downgrade looms
SA News: How to Plan a Trip to South Africa on a Budget
How to Plan a Trip to South Africa on a Budget: Iconic Hollywood films, from the 1985 classic "Out of Africa" to the 1951 drama "The African Queen" inspire us to pack our bags and explore South Africa's natural and urban splendors. Located at the southernmost part of the continent, South Africa offers ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Live Cricket Score of South … [Read more...] about SA News: How to Plan a Trip to South Africa on a Budget
