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US-Africa relations under Biden: a mismatch between talk and action
1st November 2024 In his first year in office, US president Joe Biden committed to resetting US-Africa relations based on a doctrine of equal partnership. He sent... →
50 fact-checking organisations in Africa sign pact on information integrity
By: Africa Check 1st November 2024 Fifty fact-checking organisations in Africa, with a presence in at least 30 countries, have signed a declaration to work together to tackle harmful... →
SA: Enoch Godongwana: Address by Finance Minister, 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (30/10/2024)
1st November 2024 In preparing this speech and grappling with the challenges that face the nation in reaching its social and economic development goals, the wisdom... →
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... →
Mining must become more responsible and sustainable. Where hi-tech solutions fit in
31st October 2024 If you visit a commercial mining operation anywhere in the world today, some sights and sounds – workers descending in elevators to underground... →
Basil February eulogy
31st October 2024 Basil February was born in Cape Town in 1943 and matriculated from Trafalgar High School in 1960 with five distinctions. Although his desire was... →
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... →
Brics+ could shape a new world order, but it lacks shared values and a unified identity
30th October 2024 The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition’s identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the... →
