Nicola Mawson

Freelance Journalist

A new era for online shopping as Amazon expands product range in South Africa

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Amazon announced on Wednesday a significant expansion in South Africa, adding groceries, pet food, vitamins, and supplements to its product range

Agricultural sector boosts South Africa's GDP growth amidst economic uncertainty

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Despite a modest GDP growth of 0. 1% in the first quarter of 2024, economists express cautious optimism, highlighting a strong agricultural performance against a ...

SETAs shake-up sparks nepotism storm in higher education

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The recent withdrawal of chairmen appointments at 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities has sparked a fierce debate on nepotism and transparency within South ...

SA GDP expands at a mere 0. 1% in the first quarter

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The 0. 1% growth represents a significant step backwards, and is the slowest rate of growth since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Municipal union wins case forcing !Kheis municipality to cough up salaries

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The High Court in Kimberley has mandated the !Kheis municipality to pay overdue salaries following a legal challenge by the South African Municipal Workers Union ...

Enoch Godongwana presents South Africa's 2025 Budget: GDP growth forecast revised down

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals a downward revision in South Africa's GDP growth forecast during the 2025 Budget Speech, citing global economic dependencies ...

Interest rate cut anticipated as inflation declines in South Africa

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With inflation figures set to be released alongside National Budget 3. 0, experts predict a possible interest rate cut from the South African Reserve Bank.

Dreams of 3% growth and a million jobs unravel as unemployment soars past 32%

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South Africa’s goal of 3% economic growth and creating a million jobs in 2025 is faltering, as structural issues, sluggish growth, and rising unemployment - now ...

South Africa is losing billions to the illegal tobacco and alcohol trade

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According to the South Africa Illicit Economy 2. 0 Report, our economy continues to be threatened by illegal trade.

DA and EFF unite in court to challenge VAT increase and protect the poor

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Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) initiated a court case today aimed at blocking a controversial value-added tax (VAT) increase.

Cell C confirms data breach, warns users to remain vigilant

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Cell C faces backlash as RansomHouse exposes sensitive data following breach.

How Eskom's Homeflex tariff may limit solar energy access for low-income South Africans

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Eskom's new Homeflex tariff could deter South Africans from adopting solar energy, particularly those with limited financial resources.