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National Council wants necessities exempted from VAT

Elizabeth Kheibes

2 Month Ago - 2024-09-05 00:05:00

Members of the National Council this week called for the complete exemption of value-added tax (VAT) on necessities like sanitary pads, nappies and children's clothes, among s

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