JOHANNESBURG – Government is stepping in to help resolve Johannesburg’s power crisis. The move comes as the city races to settle its R5.2-billion Eskom debt. READ | Ramokgopa to meet with Eskom, City Power amid threats to cut Joburg supply Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said City Power is bleeding revenue due to massive technical losses.…
Blog by Mac Banda, Adviser and Team Leader (Systems), Debt Management Unit, Commonwealth Secretariat Earlier this year, when I worked on a project in Eswatini to digitise applications for credit guarantees and private sector borrowing, I was reminded of the important role small businesses play in the country’s economy. From market traders and transport providers to farmers and aspiring entrepreneurs, many people rely on loans…
May 26, 2026 Mintesinot Nigussie Russia has introduced new financial incentives for participants in the Ukraine war, with President Vladimir Putin signing a decree that grants debt relief of up to 10 million roubles for newly signed military contracts. The measure applies to individuals who entered contracts with the defence ministry from May 1, as…
The National Treasury says it is terminating the debt-relief programmes for municipalities that have consistently failed to meet their obligations—and the next move is for them to deal with Eskom. This is according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who responded to a Parliamentary Q&A on the failure of 61 municipalities in the country to clear…
Thousands of Americans with unpaid child support are now facing a consequence that can stop international travel before it begins: passport revocation. The policy has caused confusion because the underlying law has existed for decades. The change in 2026 is enforcement. The U.S. government has moved from blocking passport applications and renewals to revoking valid…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree granting debt relief to new military recruits as Moscow continues its efforts to bolster its armed forces amid Mosow’s invasion of Ukraine. Recruits who have signed a contract after May 1 this year will have debts of up to 10 million rubles (€119,646, $139,273) canceled under the decree. What else does…
The Kremlin is offering new financial incentives to recruit more fighters for Russia’s war in Ukraine, including debt relief for new soldiers and their spouses. In a statement published on its Telegram channel late Monday, the Kremlin said participants in what Moscow calls its “special military operation” and their spouses would be exempt from repayment…
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Email: [email protected] Kyiv: The government of Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly strengthening financial incentives for new contract soldiers serving in the Ukraine war, with a proposal that includes partial or complete debt reduction… Read the original article here
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