insert_link South Africa S.A’s Mashatile Says Treasury May Cut Budgets to Settle State Debt to Municipalities S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the National Treasury is considering cutting budgets of departments that owe municipalities to settle debt. In August, Finance minister Enoch Godongwana revealed that organs of state collectively owe municipalities 18.6-billion-rand for rates and taxes. In Gauteng alone, the state had a debt of 3.5-billion-rand by the end of July, with provincial government departments accounting for most of the debt. Mashatile told the National Council […] today6 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Windhoek hikes service tariffs by 5% The Municipal Council of Windhoek has implemented a 5% tariff increase on essential services, including water, rates and taxes, sewerage, and waste management effective 1 October 2024. This decision followed a comprehensive review and approval process by the Council. Here's City of Windhoek spokesperson, Cillie Kapolo with more. today23 October, 2024
