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Malawi gets $57.6-million World Bank grant to address food crisis
By: Reuters Updated 7 hours ago The World Bank said on Friday that it was providing $57.6-million in "quick release" grant financing to Malawi to help the country respond to a... →
Nigeria seeks managers for planned $10-billion diaspora fund
By: Reuters Updated 7 hours ago Nigeria is seeking fund managers for a planned $10-billion diaspora fund that is aimed at attracting dollar inflows and foreign investment into the... →
Shanghai Platinum Week: Hydrogen’s going to feature big, says World Platinum Council
By: Martin Creamer Updated 3 hours ago The growth in demand for platinum applications in China is extremely high, making detailed access to the China market hugely advantageous.... →
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Rwanda’s post-genocide model prioritises security over freedom and equality – a risk to future stability
25th April 2024 Rwanda, a small and landlocked central African country, has made remarkable socio-economic progress since the 1994 genocide in which an estimated... →
History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?
24th April 2024 One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized... →
Time is right for a South Atlantic climate alliance
24th April 2024 With their leading roles regionally and in the G20 and COP30, a Brazil-South Africa partnership could prompt useful south-south ties. Africa’s... →
Promises kept and broken in the African National Congress’ election manifestos: 2019 vs 2024
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... →
Recommendations
Feminist responses to ‘norm-spoiling’ at the United Nations
Updated 7 hours ago Threats to progress on gender equality, LGBTQI+ diversity and women’s rights are gaining traction. Across the world and in global, national and... →
World Economic Outlook 2024 – Steady but Slow: Resilience amid Divergence
25th April 2024 The baseline forecast is for the world economy to continue growing at 3.2 percent during 2024 and 2025, at the same pace as in 2023. A slight... →
The State of the World’s Human Rights - April 2024
24th April 2024 Three decades have passed since the end of the oppressive apartheid regime in South Africa, marking a historic milestone in the fight for freedom... →
Reducing Embodied Carbon in Cities: Nine Solutions for Greener Buildings and Communities
23rd April 2024 As cities grow in population and importance, urban construction will continue to gather pace. It is estimated that global floor area is expected to... →
Statements
Appointment of new executive director
26th April 2024 Following an extensive search process, the Trustees of the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) are delighted to announce the appointment of Naseema Fakir... →
SALGA welcomes the gazetting of the final White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection as an important step toward overhauling the migration system in South Africa
26th April 2024 The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has welcomed the Cabinet approval of the final White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and... →
Worst Roads Tour Reveals Staggering Neglect of Provincial Road Network
26th April 2024 ActionSA’s Worst Roads Tour began on Monday in the political vacuum which is the silence of parties on this vital issue that limits how communities... →
Lesufi lies on NHI while Gauteng Health deteriorates
26th April 2024 Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi makes reckless statements on the NHI while the Gauteng Health Department remains riven by corruption and... →
Press Offices
Opportunities and challenges of AI in the hospitality sector
26th April 2024 Global tourism has begun surpassing its pre-COVID peak. South Africa remains a popular tourist destination with the hospitality sector contributing... →
Grasping the importance of maintenance
25th April 2024 In the legal realm of South Africa, maintenance refers to the financial aid offered by one party to another who lacks the means to support... →
The Long and Short of Short-Time – The intricacies of short-time work and how it is implemented
25th April 2024 Short-time work, a strategic response to economic fluctuations, plays a pivotal role in South African labour law. This article aims to delve into... →
Hearsay evidence
25th April 2024 A commissioner’s decision to exclude from all consideration the hearsay evidence led by the applicant was made known to the parties only at the... →
