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Families gather at mine shaft where hundreds are feared underground 
By: Reuters 15th November 2024 Desperate family members of illegal miners believed to number in the hundreds waited outside a disused mine shaft in South Africa on Friday in the... →
Ramaphosa appoints Presidential Economic Advisory Council for new administration
15th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a new Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) as part of the seventh administration’s ambition for... →
South African Reserve Bank to cut rates 25bps to 7.75% on Nov 21 – Reuters poll
By: Reuters 15th November 2024 The South African Reserve Bank will cut its repo rate next week as slowing inflation continues to make way for a series of cuts through the middle... →
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Opinions
Mozambique’s last stand for democracy?
15th November 2024 After 25 years of electoral fraud and one-party dominance, mass protests are the last resort for the opposition and the public. When Southern... →
Trading in focus
15th November 2024 Few would disagree that aggregators and traders will have an important and increasing role in South Africa’s future electricity market. Even in the... →
Is South Africa one of the most politically polarised countries in the world? No, it’s not – sociologist
14th November 2024 A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarised society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country’s history of... →
Mozambique in post-election turmoil: economic policies that could make a difference
14th November 2024 Turmoil following presidential and parliamentary elections in Mozambique has been severe. Preliminary official results from the 2024 elections... →
Recommendations
Accelerating an Equitable Transition: Policy Guidelines for Impact
15th November 2024 As record temperatures and worsening climate impacts unfold worldwide, the need for a green transition has never been more pressing. But, if... →
Enabling global trade in renewable hydrogen and derivative commodities
15th November 2024 This IRENA-WTO joint publication explores the critical role of sound and coherent strategies in promoting renewable hydrogen and the... →
People in a Changing Climate: From Vulnerability to Action - Insights from World Bank Group Country Climate and Development Reports covering 72 economies
13th November 2024 This report is structured into three main parts, covering both new content and confirming key conclusions of the first two summary reports. First,... →
Debt swaps won’t save us: the urgent need for debt cancellation and grant-based climate finance
13th November 2024 Debt swaps for climate and conservation goals have experienced a resurgence in recent years. As COP29 negotiations kick off, they are presented as... →
Statements
Ramokgopa’s intervention in City Power dispute highlights Lesufi’s failures; AfriForum enters the litigation process in Johannesburg
15th November 2024 Intervention by Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy, in the Eskom-City Power dispute this week provides more proof of... →
Public is encouraged to voluntarily surrender lion bones and derivatives
15th November 2024 Individuals in the captive lion industry are invited to voluntarily give up their stockpiles of lion bones and derivatives. In South Africa, which... →
PSA calls for urgent intervention following food poisoning of 28 learners in Western Cape
15th November 2024 The Public Servants Association (PSA) regards a recent food poisoning incident involving 28 learners of Mzamomtsha Primary School in Driftsands and... →
Gandhi Square Precinct’s Rea Vaya Phase 1C expansion on schedule
15th November 2024 The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department, is advancing the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid... →
Press Offices
Forensic investigations: the vitality of due process and the promise of AI (with care)
15th November 2024 Fraud is among the most challenging crimes to combat in a large organisation. To stop fraudulent activity at the source, large organisations rely... →
Bowmans continues winning streak at AGF's Africa Service Provider Awards
15th November 2024 Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has won the Legal Services - Private Equity Award at the Annual Africa Global Funds (AGF) Africa Service... →
Alcohol at Year End Functions
15th November 2024 During the holiday season, year-end office parties become a staple event in many companies, bringing together employees to celebrate their... →
Sars’ Ongoing Efforts in Debt Collection and Dispute Resolution
14th November 2024 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) continues to face challenges in collecting receivables while addressing ongoing disputes with taxpayers.... →
