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Zimbabwe aims to use FDI to develop a competitive economy by 2030 
By: Schalk Burger 7th May 2024 Zimbabwe held an investment conference on May 2 and 3 in South Africa during which its officials explained that the country of 16-million people... →
Daily Podcast – May 07, 2024
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th May 2024 Making headlines: Dozens trapped in building collapse; Survey shows that youth despondency is rife ahead of vote; And, World Bank approves... →
US-Africa trade deal turns 25 next year: Agoa’s winners, losers and what should come next
7th May 2024 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is a landmark piece of trade legislation enacted by the United States in 2000. Its goal is to promote... →
Nigeria cuts back electricity sales to overseas customers to boost domestic supply
By: Reuters 6th May 2024 Nigeria's electricity regulator has ordered the grid operator to cut back supplies to customers overseas to boost domestic supply. In a directive... →
Rebuilding SA’s Railway Lines a Top Priority for ActionSA in Government
2nd May 2024 A well-functioning rail infrastructure that safely delivers people and goods efficiently and affordably is vital to the success of any country.... →
DA: John Steenhuisen: Address by DA leader, outside Cosatu House, Braamfontein (02/05/2024)
2nd May 2024 Behind me is the scene of the crime of South Africa’s unemployment crisis. The almost 30 years in which the Unholy Alliance between COSATU, the... →
Can South Africa turn around 30 years of real economy underperformance? 
By: Terence Creamer 26th April 2024 In this essay, Terence Creamer reflects on the factors that have shaped South Africa’s real-economy sectors of manufacturing, mining and... →
Promises kept and broken in the African National Congress’ election manifestos: 2019 vs 2024
By: Africa Check 24th April 2024 South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), launched its 2024 election manifesto on 24 February. Under the slogan “Let’s do... →
