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MP Pierre Bou Assi criticized Lebanon's VAT increase during a severe economic crisis, warning it harms the middle and lower classes. He cites similar failures in France, Spain, and Greece, urging for responsible economic policies.

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TravelComments.com - Malawi Travel Update 2026: VAT increase and new foreign currency payment rules - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 10th February 2026)     Malawi has introduced several economic and policy changes affecting international visitors in 2026. Alongside the country’s new reciprocal visa policy, travellers should now also plan for a VAT increase to 17.5% and a requirement to pay accommodation in foreign currency…. READ MORE

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Western Cape High Court orders scrapping of the 0.5% VAT increase | The Citizen Despite Enoch Gondongwana's recent announcement that the VAT hike has been reversed, the court ruled in favour of the DA and EFF.

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“A VAT increase pushes young South Africans into financial hardship, limiting their opportunities for economic mobility,” said SU SRC comms exec Mzwakhe Bolotina in response to the increase.
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