BN Briefing - Duvenage: A Vat increase would be worst result! Lings: I am not optimistic on the Budget

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In this BizNews Briefing: South Africa’s budget takes center stage as Wayne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA, and Kevin Lings, Chief economist at Stanlib, share their expectations ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s address. Meanwhile, global markets react as US President Trump calls for crypto as a strategic reserve, and Bitcoin hovers around $80,000. Plus, Ukraine and US representatives meet in Saudi Arabia for peace talks.
11 Mar 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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