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We are ready to turn the president’s National Water Action Plan into results
Deputy Minister David Mahlobo addresses public skepticism surrounding the National Water Action Plan, outlining the critical state of South Africa's water infrastructure and the…
South Africa's new water plan welcomed but experts warn implementation will determine success
South Africa's new National Water Action Plan proposes a significant overhaul of municipal water services to address the country's water crisis. While welcomed by experts, its…
Malawi bets again on digital taxes after first system faltered
Malawi is implementing a new digital tax system, the Electronic Invoicing System, for the second time in a decade, aiming for improved compliance and higher revenue. While…
Redisa versus the government: Legal row over discarded tyre crisis
The state’s waste tyre management plan faces a court challenge over unrealistic targets
Ramaphosa’s speech to parliament listed South Africa’s old problems – but no new solutions
The address should have set out how things would be done differently and better under the new government, instead of being a wish list
Zuma slams critics of ‘policy uncertainty’ during ‘nine wasted years’
The former president summed up the criticisms as an "erroneous and dishonest narrative"
Any takers for minister of joy in SA?
Government’s services and policies are crucial, as evidenced by the UAE’s appointment of its first-ever minister of state for happiness.
Agri SA warns against ‘drastic’ land reform
Agri SA on Wednesday reiterated requests for urgent and in-depth discussions with the government to remove obstacles hampering land reform.
NHI as sick as a dog
Government rethink on when the national health insurance scheme will get off the ground.
ANC feels heat on climate
The ANC’s top leadership, including President Kgalema Motlanthe and party president Jacob Zuma, has gone bright green.
On the green path
The appointment of a new DG of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism last month coincided with Cabinet’s approval of the NFSD.