With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability

As the demand for oil shrinks and prices collapse, Africa’s petro states — the likes of Angola, Nigeria, Egypt and Equatorial Guinea — will be left with massive holes in their…

Provincial medicine shortages may be just the beginning

Unions say they will not accept anything less than 7.3% wage increases.

Some pharmacists will be doing their community service at private pharmacies amid a shortage of posts.

Vibrant, equitable and sustainable communities contributing towards food security, protected and enhanced environmental assets and natural resources.

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The national budget for 2009/10 could be Finance Minister Trevor Manuel’s toughest since 1996 and could also be his last, according to Colen Garrow.

Finance Minister Trevor Manuel will probably stick to his conservative fiscal stance next week, ignoring demands for a populist budget.

The costs of a new financial stimulus plan and a slumping economy will cause Germany’s budget deficit to hit a record in 2009, a top lawmaker said.

South Africa ”stoically” resisted presenting a budget to drum up votes ahead of an election due next year, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel says.

National budget becomes a political football in party squabble, putting vital foreign aid payments at risk.

East Africa’s expanding economies unveiled spending plans geared to more growth, but will probably be dampened by food and fuel price inflation.