Solid waste generation is predicted to grow from 2.1 billion tonnes to 3.8 billion tonnes between 2023 and 2050 with a cost of around 361 billion US dollars.

However, without urgent waste management action by 2050 the annual cost globally could double to over 640- billion dollars.

With Africa's population growth considered to be the largest globally, it is imperative to convert rubbish into resource.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste.

Solid waste generation is predicted to grow from 2.1 billion tonnes to 3.8 billion tonnes between 2023 and 2050 with a cost of around 361 billion US dollars.
However, without urgent waste management action by 2050 the annual cost globally could double to over 640- billion dollars.
With Africa's population growth considered to be the largest globally, it is imperative to convert rubbish into resource.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste.

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Waste Management could cost more than 640- billion dollars annually in 2050

South Africa's finance department, the National Treasury, has proposed amendments to the current tax policy framework for a range of taxes.

Changes have been proposed to the alcoholic beverages, carbon taxes and amendments to the tax treatment of collective investment schemes.

The latter one is seen by some as introducing the wealth tax that civil society has been advocating for.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Wealth Manager at Rand Swisss, Viv Govender

South Africa's finance department, the National Treasury, has proposed amendments to the current tax policy framework for a range of taxes.
Changes have been proposed to the alcoholic beverages, carbon taxes and amendments to the tax treatment of collective investment schemes.
The latter one is seen by some as introducing the wealth tax that civil society has been advocating for.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Wealth Manager at Rand Swisss, Viv Govender

South Africa's National Treasury proposes amendments to the current tax policy framework for a range of taxes

The fourth State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Conference is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The conference taking place under the theme, Driving Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Africa through aligning SOEs and Private Sector for Economic Development, will look at how SOEs operate in different regions of Africa.

The Summit is a forum for SOEs, policymakers, civil society and businesses to discuss improving State Owned Enterprises management.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Ross Harvey, Director of Research and Programmes at Good Governance Africa (GGA).

The fourth State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Conference is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The conference taking place under the theme, Driving Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Africa through aligning SOEs and Private Sector for Economic Development, will look at how SOEs operate in different regions of Africa.
The Summit is a forum for SOEs, policymakers, civil society and businesses to discuss improving State Owned Enterprises management.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Ross Harvey, Director of Research and Programmes at Good Governance Africa (GGA).

The 4th State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Conference seeks to aligning SOEs and Private Sector for Economic Development

Air Tanzania is making a return to South Africa, resuming direct flights that will strengthen travel and business ties between South Africa and Tanzania.

This development comes as part of Air Tanzania's broader expansion strategy to connect more African destinations and support the continent's growing tourism and trade sectors.

 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Air Tanzania's Country Manager, Ismail Mpinga.

Air Tanzania is making a return to South Africa, resuming direct flights that will strengthen travel and business ties between South Africa and Tanzania.
This development comes as part of Air Tanzania's broader expansion strategy to connect more African destinations and support the continent's growing tourism and trade sectors.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Air Tanzania's Country Manager, Ismail Mpinga.

Waste Management could cost more than 640- billion dollars annually in 2050

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