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Lesufi’s government is killing Gauteng's economy, as house prices drop 1.1%
20th November 2024 Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi’s failure to tackle crime, and corruption and ensure access to quality health care has resulted in the decline of... →
On climate, will Trump have it all his own way?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 19th November 2024 The US anti-climate juggernaut is worrying, but several factors could mitigate a potential catastrophe. Donald Trump’s comments during his 2024... →
Ramaphosa calls for peaceful resolution to police standoff with illegal miners 
By: Sashnee Moodley 18th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa described the Stilfontein mine as a “crime scene”, on Monday, as he called for a peaceful resolution to the standoff at... →
South Africa's revised carbon tax to be harsher but with more offsets, Treasury says
By: Reuters 15th November 2024 South Africa's revised carbon tax aims to balance the rival demands of climate activists and polluters by lowering tax-free allowances while... →
Civil society points to procedural missteps in govt’s decision on exploration right for oil, gas
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th November 2024 Non-profit organisation Natural Justice expressed optimism that the courts will see the flaws in government’s decision-making process on... →
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... →
#OndoDecides2024: Fact-checking debate claims made by the two main candidates for the governor’s office
By: Africa Check 14th November 2024 Nigeria’s Ondo state goes to the polls on 16 November 2024 to elect a governor, with incumbent Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress... →
Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says
By: Reuters 13th November 2024 Global carbon dioxide emissions, including those from burning fossil fuels, are set to hit a record high this year, pulling the world further off... →
