insert_link Business / Economics Trump Confirms US Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Will Proceed After weeks of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that 25% tariffs will be imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus another 10% on China, effective Tuesday, U.S. time. US markets reacted to the news with the S&P 500 marking its worst day since December, while the Dow Jones dropped more than 600 points. Mitch McCann reports: today4 March, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, EFF Criticizes Nersa’s Approval of Eskom’s Tariff Hikes In South Africa, the EFF has criticized the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for approving Eskom's tariff hikes, calling the decision unjustifiable and harmful to households and businesses. Nersa approved a 12.74% increase for 2025/2026, with smaller increases for the following years. Meanwhile, AfriForum's Morné Mostert, aims to determine whether the decision complies with legal requirements, expressing concerns that Nersa may be permitting Eskom to recover unlawful expenses through […] today31 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa DA says it uncovered Eskom’s abandoned 840-million-rand Wilge residential project in Mpumalanga DA says it uncovered Eskom's abandoned 840-million-rand Wilge residential project in Mpumalanga, revealing extensive waste of taxpayer money. DA spokesperson Kevin Mileham condemned Eskom for seeking a 40-percent tariff hike while neglecting this crumbling development. He says with additional losses totaling 24-billion-rand last year, the DA demands accountability and transparency from Eskom regarding its financial mismanagement and wasteful spending: today5 November, 2024
