economic development
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VAT Reversal: A Relief for Consumers, But at What Cost?
When South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana formally withdrew the proposed VAT hike earlier this year, many South Africans felt a sense of relief. With living costs climbing and economic growth stagnating, the idea of paying more at the till was understandably unpopular. Scrapping the 0.5 percentage point VAT increase spares households some pain—but it Continue reading
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A love letter to Mr Darcy and the little boy who lived in a cupboard under the stairs
Oh, the hours I spent as a child curled up with a classic Jane Austen novel, where the intricate social dynamics of Regency England came alive, or the relative lifetimes I spent in the magical world of Harry Potter, where spells and enchantments whisked me away on fantastical adventures. Though vastly different in setting… Continue reading
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