Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA): Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) There is more than a 75% chance that the Minister of Finance will raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate in this year’s budget, says Sibusiso Thungo, Tax … [Read more...] about Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)
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Donald Trump’s foreign policy on Africa is likely to be: ‘Where’s that?’ | The Conversation
Donald Trump's foreign policy on Africa is likely to be: 'Where's that?': US President elect Donald Trump greets supporters on election night in New York. Reuters/Jonathan ErnstAfrica is likely to slide down the list of foreign policy priorities of a Donald Trump administration. This is because America’s foreign policy is determined by both domestic and foreign issues. When … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s foreign policy on Africa is likely to be: ‘Where’s that?’ | The Conversation
Dam levels likely to drop further as summer sets in, says Gamtoos Irrigation Board
Dam levels likely to drop further as summer sets in, says Gamtoos Irrigation Board: Kouga Dam Photo: Phillip Henn (Patensie) – With the Nelson Mandela Bay region’s largest supply dam levels dropping rapidly as warmer weather sets in, the Gamtoos Irrigation Board (GIB) is asking residents and farmers to be increasingly vigilant when it comes to water usage. The Kouga Dam, which … [Read more...] about Dam levels likely to drop further as summer sets in, says Gamtoos Irrigation Board
How birds endemic to southern Africa are likely to cope with climate change | The Conversation
The orange-breasted sunbird is endemic to South Africa's Karoo region. Marisa Estivill/ShutterstockSouthern Africa is noted for its wealth of biological diversity and for its high proportion of endemic species. These are species that are unique to a specific location and are found nowhere else in the world. Many of the region’s endemic species can be found in South … [Read more...] about How birds endemic to southern Africa are likely to cope with climate change | The Conversation
Why hotter weather is likely to affect people in developing countries more | The Conversation
People living with chronic illnesses are more vulnerable to heat effects. ShutterstockAs the temperatures soar and weather patterns continue to be affected by global warming and climate dynamics, more people – particularly in developing countries – are likely to die from natural deaths such as respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease and stroke deaths. This is the … [Read more...] about Why hotter weather is likely to affect people in developing countries more | The Conversation
