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South Africa still in ‘foothills of economic recovery’ as fourth-quarter policy uncertainty rises to 65.7
By: Schalk Burger 19th December 2024 South Africa is "still in the foothills of economic recovery" and, while external influences must still be skillfully navigated, the country's... →
Africa’s migration governance structure is built bloc by bloc
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th December 2024 As Africa pushes for greater integration and economic development, a coordinated and better-managed migration landscape is central. Migration... →
Mauritius opposition leader Ramgoolam appointed PM after landslide election win
By: Reuters 13th November 2024 Mauritius' opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam was appointed prime minister on Tuesday, returning to the post a decade on after his coalition won a... →
Senegal will have to wait at least until June for IMF loan resolution, source says
By: Reuters 12th November 2024 Senegal will have to wait until at least June to get any sort of resolution of its lending programme with the International Monetary Fund that... →
AfriForum asks for lifting of ban on food sales by approved vendors at schools
11th November 2024 AfriForum is seriously concerned about the recent spate of food poisoning cases that have affected learners and expresses its sincere condolences... →
South Africa’s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy - model shows how social grants could work
31st October 2024 South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth. Economic growth... →
Unlocking private participation in infrastructure, starting with grid, at heart of Godongwana’s ‘pro-growth agenda’
By: Terence Creamer 30th October 2024 Scaling up private-sector participation (PSP) in the delivery of infrastructure emerged as a central component of the “pro-growth agenda” outlined... →
South African rand marginally weaker; all eyes on budget speech
By: Reuters 30th October 2024 The South African rand was marginally weaker in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of a keenly-awaited budget speech by the finance minister. At 0612... →