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Africa’s ports race is hyped as ‘development’ but also creates pathways for plunder
14th December 2022 Ports have long been integral to Africa’s connectivity with the rest of the world. Yet over the last 15 years, a new stage in maritime... →
New study reveals concerning trend among tax professionals
2nd December 2022 A recent survey conducted by the Professional Partner Network (PPN), a division of Tax Consulting South Africa, revealed an alarming trend in the... →
South African green hydrogen technology wins top global recognition 
By: Martin Creamer 1st December 2022 Proudly South African hydrogen technology, which has the potential to slash the cost of green hydrogen, has just won top recognition in Monaco at... →
Nothing like negative interest rate, fear to drive gold price – Bristow
By: Martin Creamer 22nd July 2020 “There’s nothing like a negative real interest rate and a fear to drive the gold price,” says Barrick Gold Corporation CEO Dr Mark Bristow, who... →
Alcohol industry seeks deferment of R5bn in excise tax due to renewed ban
20th July 2020 The renewed prohibition of alcohol sales with immediate effect has resulted in the South African alcohol industry having no choice but to apply for... →
Governing in West Africa and Lake Chad Basin during Covid-19
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th July 2020 As countries in the region navigate the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic, their governments should learn lessons from the management of the... →
Least trusted government minister is Angie Motshekga, survey finds 
By: News24Wire 9th July 2020 Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has been the least trusted senior government official among South Africans for three weeks running, a... →
New science, tech policy book focuses on transformative policy making
By: Schalk Burger 7th July 2020 A new book authored by a host of international scientists and policy advisors sets out the theories, approaches and lessons for how science,... →
