Kenya protests show citizens don’t trust government with their tax money: can Ruto make a meaningful new deal?

Kenya protests show citizens don’t trust government with their tax money: can Ruto make a meaningful new deal?

By Eric Magale, University of Pretoria and Mario Schmidt, Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology Each year, the Kenyan government tables a finance bill outlining measures for funding the national budget. In the past, these bills have scarcely attracted public attention. This changed dramatically in 2023, with President William Ruto’s first budget following his election victory the year before. Ruto inherited an economy battling […]

July 17, 2024 49

Business / Economics

SME Focus – 5 March 2024

Director of SME Compete, Danny Meyer, talks about the state of the SME sector in the country - with specific reference to the recently tabled National Budget. https://iono.fm/e/1412545

March 6, 2024 13

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Market Watch – 5 March 2024

Michelle speaks to Salomo Hei about the recently tabled National Budget. https://iono.fm/e/1412538

March 6, 2024 36 2

Business / Economics

Budget 2024-2025 Review: Building Resilience for Growth and Diversification

By Josef Kefas Sheehama A number of controllable reforms must be implemented in addition to the macroeconomic framework. Prudent and credible monetary and fiscal policy, a sound financial system, and adherence to the law are the cornerstones of economic growth. To do this, bold measures must be taken to boost confidence, encourage investment and the creation of jobs, lessen economic inequality, and remove regulatory obstacles. First and foremost, I would […]

March 4, 2024 11

Business / Economics

The Alexforbes Lead Story – 29 February 2024

Gary speaks to local economists Ruusa Nandago, Angelique Bock, and Robert McGregor to get their thoughts on this year's National Budget. https://iono.fm/e/1411070

March 1, 2024 37

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Havana hospital project to begin following budget allocation

Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi has allocated N$10.9 billion to the Ministry of Health and Social Service in the 2024/25 National Budget. Of this, over N$450 million is earmarked for the construction of the Windhoek District Hospital in Havana. Here is Deputy Minister Ester Muinjangue.

February 29, 2024 47

Business / Economics

Economists break down revised tax reforms and national budget

With Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Ipumbu Shiimi having announced in yesterday’s National budget that the government has revised tax reforms that will put N$646 million back in the pockets of taxpayers by exempting all individual taxpayers from paying tax on the first N$100,000 of their income, starting 1 March 2024, we asked Cirrus Capital Economist Robert McGregor for a breakdown of the numbers. Namibia's largest-ever annual budget on Wednesday […]

February 29, 2024 46

Namibia

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Activist Rosa Namises Critiques Namibia’s National Budget and Calls for Action

In a heartfelt commentary on Namibia's national budget, activist Rosa Namises expressed her disappointment, particularly regarding the anticipated increase in the old age pension. Promised by the late president, the expectation was for a substantial raise, but the reality turned out to be a mere 200 Namibian dollars. Namises questioned when and why this change occurred, emphasizing the impact it would have on the elderly population, who are already […]

February 29, 2024 24

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Local Economics Analyst on Namibia’s Record-Breaking N$100.1 Billion Budget Unveiled by Finance Minister Shiimi

Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi presented Namibia's largest-ever annual budget on Wednesday, outlining a projected government spending of N$100.1 billion for the 2024/2025 financial year. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor provides insights.

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