SA braces for tax hikes next year
South Africa’s finance minister warned his compatriots to expect big tax hikes in next year’s Budget. Delivering his mid-term budget in parliament, he says South Africa’s economy at a turning point. It reflects the slide on the global environment but also strikes , domestic energy shortages and administrative shortcoming. South Africa’s economic performance looking like […]
Ebola toll to increase
The World Health Organisation says the number of people with Ebola is set to hit 10,000 in West Africa. The UN’s public health arm puts the death toll at 4,877 people. The International Red Cross says it’s having to retrieve 120 bodies in Sierra Leone. Ends intro Researchers around the world are scrambling to beat […]
Anglican archbishop says pray at home in Ebola countries
A top Anglican clergyman speaks out against the fear that Ebola is a punishment from God. Archbishop John Sentamu says people can pray at home without having to risk infection by going to church. The Ugandan-born Archbishop of York John Sentamu is urging worshippers at risk of Ebola infection to avoid large crowds. This means […]
Ruling party battles too hold reins in Botswana
. Botswana goes to the polls to the polls tomorrow after the fiercest election campaign since independence nearly 50 years ago. The opposition to the ruling Botswana Democratic Party has achieved an unprecedented unity. It’s hoping to profit from 18% unemployment and increasing corruption in South Africa’s diamond-rich western neighbour. The Botswana Democatic Party is […]