New South African soda tax could hurt U.S. beverage exports: USDA: NEW YORK (Reuters) - South Africa will start to tax sugary drinks next year, which could have an impact on $ 5 million worth of U.S. beverage exports, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday. South Africa is the latest country to have slapped ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Will do our … [Read more...] about SA News: New South African soda tax could hurt U.S. beverage exports: USDA
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Zuma’s Junk-Avoiding Budget Plans May Hurt South African Growth
Zuma’s Junk-Avoiding Budget Plans May Hurt South African Growth: Zuma’s Junk-Avoiding Budget Plans May Hurt South African Growth: South Africa's plan to cut spending and raise taxes to stave off further debt downgrades may have unintended consequences — stunting the economic growth that ratings companies are demanding. President Jacob Zuma told his … [Read more...] about Zuma’s Junk-Avoiding Budget Plans May Hurt South African Growth
South Africa’s national minimum wage could hurt small firms and rural workers | The Conversation
South Africa's national minimum wage could hurt small firms and rural workers: Protests by farm workers in the Western Cape added to pressure for a minimum wage. EPA/NIC BOTHMASouth Africa will formally adopt a national minimum wage of R20.00 per hour on Worker’s Day next year. There are questions as to whether this is enough to be termed a victory for the country’s working … [Read more...] about South Africa’s national minimum wage could hurt small firms and rural workers | The Conversation
Market report: Investec and Old Mutual hurt after minister exits
Market report: Investec and Old Mutual hurt after minister exits: Johannesburg was a balmy 25 deg C today but some parts of London's financial markets were feeling the chill after the departure of South Africa's well-respected finance minister Pravin Gordhan. The rand slumped as much as 2.6% against the dollar over fears fiscal discipline would be abandoned as President … [Read more...] about Market report: Investec and Old Mutual hurt after minister exits
How years of IMF prescriptions have hurt West African health systems | The Conversation
How years of IMF prescriptions have hurt West African health systems: The IMF was blamed after the 2014 Ebola crisis for contributing to the failure of West African health systems to develop. Reuters/Baz RatnerThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) provides financial assistance to countries in economic trouble. But its policy proposals don’t always yield positive results for the … [Read more...] about How years of IMF prescriptions have hurt West African health systems | The Conversation
