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South Africa’s finance minister wanted to raise VAT: the pros and cons of a tricky tax

South Africa’s finance minister wanted to raise VAT: the pros and cons of a tricky tax

South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, cancelled the unveiling of the country’s 2025 budget as it was due to be released. The move is unprecedented in the country’s history. The reason for the abrupt cancellation…

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Crystals can’t bend – or can they? New research sheds light on elusive ‘flexible crystals’

Crystals can’t bend – or can they? New research sheds light on elusive ‘flexible crystals’

We are all familiar with elastic materials – just think of a rubber band which can return to its original shape after being stretched. Humans have used elastic materials for millennia. These days, they’re in…

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Senator Rand Paul calls for audit of Fort Knox gold reserves

Senator Rand Paul calls for audit of Fort Knox gold reserves by : Investing.com Source link

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who should bear the burden of taxes?

who should bear the burden of taxes?

The unprecedented postponement of the tabling of South Africa’s 2025 budget because of disagreement within the coalition government over a two percentage point increase in value added tax (VAT), highlights the country’s dilemma. The government…

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European politicians clash over ECB review, climate, digital euro

European politicians clash over ECB review, climate, digital euro

Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank The European Parliament today (February 11) approved its annual report on the European Central Bank’s performance in 2024. The report was prepared by the parliament’s committee on economic and monetary…

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Creative progress or mass theft? Why a major AI art auction is provoking wonder – and outrage

Creative progress or mass theft? Why a major AI art auction is provoking wonder – and outrage

Thirty-four artworks created with artificial intelligence (AI) have gone up for sale at Christie’s in New York, in the famed auction house’s first collection dedicated to AI art. Christie’s says the collection aims to explore…

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Oil heads for weekly gain on supply jitters

Oil heads for weekly gain on supply jitters

Oil heads for weekly gain on supply jitters by : Reuters Source link

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The leadership hack that drives success: Being trustworthy

The leadership hack that drives success: Being trustworthy

National Leadership Day, which takes place every Feb. 20, offers a chance to reflect on what truly defines leadership – not just strategy or decision-making, but the ability to build trust. In an era of…

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US refiners mull switch to alternative lighter crudes amid Trump tariff fears

US refiners mull switch to alternative lighter crudes amid Trump tariff fears

US refiners mull switch to alternative lighter crudes amid Trump tariff fears by : Reuters Source link

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A fiscal crisis is looming for many US cities

A fiscal crisis is looming for many US cities

Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many U.S. cities are still adjusting to a new normal, with more people working remotely and less economic activity in city centers. Other factors, such as…

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