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VP Ndaba Gaolathe’s inaugural budget. The fight to rebalance the fiscus. The pursuit of a stake in De Beers. The reopening of the former Tati Nickel Mine. It has been a frenzied year for the economy. MBONGENI MGUNI recaps some of the top stories

Gaolathe’s debut budget

Vice President and Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, delivered his inaugural budget on February 10, featuring lower spending than that approved for the prior financial year. However with the prolonged diamond slump still weighing on revenues, the figures pointed to a deficit of P12.2 billion or just under eight percent of GDP.

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ECONOMY

Economic anchor: The country's massive diamond mines remain critical to the economy, despite the downturn in the precious stones

GDP surprises with 8.2% jump in third quarter

Mbongeni Mguni | 2 h ago

FIFA expert to assess planned new National Stadium

Calistus Kolantsho | 21 h ago

Defence accuses state of concealing critical evidence in "UB murder" case

Larona Makhaiza | 21 h ago

Nico United change ownership

Calistus Kolantsho | 2 h ago

The minister is conflicted, owns bars- applicants claim

Sharon Mathala | 4 h ago

BETP’s moment of truth

Bone Prince Lekgotla | 19 Dec 2025

The global pandemic of shortening attention spans

Mbongeni Mguni | 19 Dec 2025

Protect your heart this festive season - El-Halabi

Baboki Kayawe | 19 Dec 2025

Call for vigilance, unity this festive season

The crimes detailed elsewhere in this edition from the loss of a former minister to the heartbreaking murder of a child, and public arson to relentless gender-based violence, paint a distressing picture of a society under strain.These are not isolated tragedies. They are a collective alarm bell, ringing out as we enter a period meant for peace and goodwill.The festive season, while a time of joy, can also amplify existing pressures. Family...

The Monitor Editor | 19 December 2025

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