Finance Minister Godongwana says stable GNU politics are boosting SA markets, buoying Rand
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Finance Minister Godongwana says stable GNU politics are boosting SA markets, buoying Rand

Politics tamfitronics South Africa’s swift formation of a coalition government after the May elections has boosted investor confidence, leading to a significant rally in the rand and the stock market. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana attributed the market’s positive response to the political stability brought by the new government. The African National Congress, after losing its parliamentary majority, formed an alliance with nine other parties, prioritizing economic growth as the administration’s primary focus.Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Registerhere.By Paul VecchiattoThe swift formation of a new coalition government in South Africa after May elections has bolstered investor confidence and fueled a rally in the nation’s currency and the stock market, Finance...
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Minister Kheras Statement on Intl Day for African Descent | Mirage News
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Minister Kheras Statement on Intl Day for African Descent | Mirage News

Politics tamfitronics On the International Day for People of African Descent, we celebrate the countless contributions that people of African Descent have made both in Canada and around the world.For generations, people of African descent have played a key role in many parts of our society in Canada, including the sciences, sports, politics, business, research, education and the arts. Not only have they helped shape our country's identity, but their knowledge, efforts and contributions make our communities more prosperous and vibrant every day.Today is also an opportunity to reflect on Canada's painful history and the distinct challenges people of African descent continue to face in their daily lives, such as systemic barriers, racism and discrimination.The Government of Canada strongly believes in the power of inclusion as we aim to build a strong, fair and prosperous...
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Immigration minister signals big changes to permanent resident numbers in upcoming Levels Plan
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Immigration minister signals big changes to permanent resident numbers in upcoming Levels Plan

Top Stories Tamfitronics Published: August 28, 2024In an interview with CTV News on August 26, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller announced that he was considering changes to permanent immigration levels to Canada.Specifically, Miller stated that he was “looking at a number of options” to address permanent immigration into the country and that any upcoming changes to immigration levels would be “significant” and not simply “cosmetic”. When asked to elaborate on what “significant” changes could entail, the Minister responded that “all options are on the table”.Minister Miller said that in the upcoming Immigration Levels Plan, there will be “considerations about whether we reduce what type of immigration we are supporting,” citing that 60% of immigration levels are dedicated to economic immigrants, a level the Minister believes is “unprecedented” with comparable countries to Canada.However,...
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