UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to review Costa Rica, Cyprus, Poland, Tunisia, Lebanon, Dominican Republic, Philippines: The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is meeting in Geneva from 19 September to 7 October review the following countries: Costa Rica (19-20 Sep); Cyprus (20-21 Sep); Poland (21-22 Sep); Tunisia (22-23 Sep); Lebanon … [Read more...] about UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to review Costa Rica, Cyprus, Poland, Tunisia, Lebanon, Dominican Republic, Philippines
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Bittersweet economic impacts of a sugar tax
Bittersweet economic impacts of a sugar tax: Agility Health CEO Patrick Masobe believes concerns that a tax on sugary drinks could lead to job losses needs to be balanced against the economic impact of an increasingly unhealthy workforce. Photo: Agility Health Submissions on the proposed tax on sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) closed recently, with beverage manufacturers … [Read more...] about Bittersweet economic impacts of a sugar tax
Zimbabwe’s import ban runs counter to regional economic integration | The Conversation
Zimbabwe's import ban runs counter to regional economic integration: Informal cross-border trade sustains many families in Zimbabwe. ReutersZimbabwe’s recent ban on imports from South Africa suggests that the country has taken action that undermines the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional integration project. This is because trade is an important element of … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe’s import ban runs counter to regional economic integration | The Conversation
Election result will compound South Africa’s economic woes | The Conversation
Election result will compound South Africa's economic woes: EPA/Udu WeitzSouth Africa’s 2016 municipal elections were held against the backdrop of challenging economic conditions in the country. This has amplified the interconnections between politics and economic fortunes. The latest forecast from the South African Reserve Bank has the country … [Read more...] about Election result will compound South Africa’s economic woes | The Conversation
IMF cuts SA’s economic growth forecast
IMF cuts SA's economic growth forecast: The IMF has cut SA's growth forecast for 2016 but expects it to rebound in 2017. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Home Affairs to roll out biometric system at 6 ports of entry: Minister Malusi Gigaba said the system has improved security at SA's ports of entry. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Outa … [Read more...] about IMF cuts SA’s economic growth forecast
