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Budget speech’s good news should result in more positive market impact over time

25 February 2021 | Budget 2021

While markets and the currency initially surged during the Minster’s Budget Speech yesterday, they soon settled into a more muted response as analysts digested the detail in the Budget, with questions remaining around whether Government could deliver on some of the commitments made.

Minister increases carbon fuel levy by 1 cent per litre – is it enough for much needed climate change mitigation? A global perspective

25 February 2021 | Budget 2021

The Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, announced yesterday that the carbon fuel levy will increase by 1 cent per litre.

Economic outlook improves as vaccine rollout begins, but questions remain

25 February 2021 | Budget 2021

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has forecast growth of 3.3% this year on hopes that a well-managed vaccination program, to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, will help lift the economy.

SAVCA Responds to 2021 Budget Speech

25 February 2021 | Budget 2021

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) welcomes the announcement that proposed changes to Regulation 28 will be published by National Treasury later this week for public comment, as outlined by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni during the National Budget Speech on Wednesday afternoon.

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