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National Treasury to decide on basic income grant policy by July
The Department of Social Development (DSD) expects to hear by July whether National Treasury is satisfied…
Trump has turned the dollar into a foreign policy tool, a move economists say could backfire
For decades, the U.S. largely held off on approving currency swaps with foreign powers, save for…
SA’s animal health makeover signals major policy shift
You can also listen to this podcast on iono.fm here JEREMY MAGGS: John Steenhuisen is trying to…
Strict Verizon policy leaves customers waiting longer in stores
Verizon is quietly enforcing a strict policy that employees claim is causing customers to experience long…
American Airlines policy change could cost flyers big
As if flying weren’t expensive enough, American Airlines’ recent policy change might feel like adding fuel…
SA miners welcome talks – but fear another policy shock
South Africa’s mining lobby group said it’s pleased by discussions with the government over draft legislation…
Amazon allegedly made millions from this now illegal policy
If it seems like everything is expensive these days, it might not be just because of…
Companies need ‘plan C’ to navigate Trump’s visa policies—or risk employees getting stuck overseas
In December 2025, Apple and Google had a clear message for employees on visas: Don’t leave…
AI draft policy withdrawal an uncomfortable moment, but a useful one
The recent withdrawal of South Africa’s draft national AI policy by Minister of Communications and Digital…
Four govt officials suspended for fake AI policy citations
In an embarrassing climbdown, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has announced the suspension…
Manufacturing is leaving – and policy uncertainty is not helping
Any aspiration that South Africa has to rebuild its industrial base is disappearing before our eyes.…
AI policy blunder highlights risks in SA’s tech strategy
You can also listen to this podcast on iono.fm here. JEREMY MAGGS: South Africa’s first Draft National…