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US President Trump vows more tariffs in response to EU and Canada retaliation to steel and aluminum import taxes. Threat of reciprocal tariffs on countries worldwide. Trade war escalation rattles financial markets, impacting economies and consumers globally. Trump widens tariffs on steel and aluminum, ends exemptions, and raises levies on Chinese imports. Canada and EU leaders criticize new taxes and impose tariffs on US products.

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Greenland’s centre-right opposition wins surprise election victory, with Democratic party leading. Independence from Denmark and US President Trump’s interest in territory key issues. Party leader emphasizes unity and negotiation with other parties to form coalition. Greenland, controlled by Denmark for 300 years, governs domestic affairs but defers foreign policy decisions to Copenhagen.

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“Bombshell” Geza sparks Zimbabwe succession battle as he goes into hiding and is expelled from ruling party. Concerns of military coup arise as armored tanks seen in Harare, but government clarifies it’s a routine exercise. President Mnangagwa faces criticism from Zanu-PF party, evoking memories of past coup.

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BusinessTech

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber aims to replace Green ID books with Smart IDs in South Africa by 2025. Plans include wider availability through bank branches to impact the 2026 elections and combat fraud.

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Finance Minister Godongwana delivered the 2025 National Budget Speech, addressing economic status, debt servicing costs, VAT and sin tax increases, and social relief grants. VAT to increase by 1% over two years, while personal income tax brackets and medical aid tax credits remain unchanged. Despite past sluggish growth, economy projected to grow at 1.8% from 2025 to 2027.

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Daily Maverick

During the trial of missing Joshlin Smith, teacher Edna Maart testified that Joshlin’s mother, Racquel Smith, received a call from a Nigerian man claiming the child was en route to West Africa. The trial, which began on 3 March 2025, involves charges of kidnapping and human trafficking against Kelly, her boyfriend, and a friend. Joshlin went missing on 19 February 2024 from Middelpos settlement.

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Daily Maverick

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a phased VAT increase of 1 percentage point over two years in his Budget Speech. The proposal includes a 0.5 percentage point rise from the current 15% on 1 May 2025 and another increase in 2026. Social grants will also see increases, with the SRD grant extended until March 2026 and restructured into a permanent basic income support mechanism.

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Daily Maverick

Excise duties on alcohol and tobacco products in South Africa have increased. Prices for various products have gone up, including malt beer, wine, spirits, cigarettes, and tobacco. Yusuf Abramjee of Tax Justice SA criticized the move, saying honest citizens are unfairly penalized while criminals go unpunished.

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CapeTown ETC

Motorists and visitors heading to V&A Waterfront on Wednesday should expect traffic disruptions due to the arrival of two major cruise ships, MSC Musica and Norwegian Dawn. Over 5,000 passengers are expected to disembark, causing congestion from 7am to 7pm. Additional traffic marshals will be deployed to help manage the flow of vehicles. Authorities advise planning routes ahead and considering alternate transport options.

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