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Cities are the future for SA, but bad governance takes them to the past
5th July 2023 Few people are close to realising the enormous promise arising from proximities in metropolitan areas. About one in every three people who live in... →
Kenya at 60: Fact-checking six claims by president William Ruto, including on election results and jobs
By: Africa Check 3rd July 2023 Kenya’s president William Ruto recently took advantage of a national holiday to make a number of claims about the economy and society. The country... →
Integrating economics and foreign policy
30th June 2023 ‘The ignorance of geopolitical minds about economics is matched only by the economics profession’s ignorance about foreign policy.’ So says the... →
Does the Western Cape province account for 98% of all new employment in South Africa? Why the DA’s jobs claim is misleading (and outdated)
By: Africa Check 29th June 2023 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is South Africa’s largest opposition party. In recent press releases, social media posts, and interviews, the party... →
Restoring confidence in South Africa is the key to growth
27th June 2023 Two weeks ago, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said we should all draw inspiration from the fact that the economy had grown at an... →
SMMEs Can Alleviate SA’s Jobs Crisis. But They Need Some Help
26th June 2023 South Africa’s most recent unemployment figures paint a gloomy picture. Our unemployment rate is now a staggering 32,9%, which is among the highest... →
How cholera has been a game-changer in history
20th June 2023 The public was recently shocked to hear of the loss of life due to cholera in the Hammanskraal area. Panic swiftly fanned the flames of discontent... →
Bad policy choices, poor governance, weak leadership are wrecking SA’s economy
19th June 2023 Poor policies and bad governance are everywhere: from electricity and logistics to local government and deteriorating confidence in mining... →
Don’t fall for unfounded scare claims about measles vaccination in South Africa
14th June 2023 For almost as long as vaccines have existed, so has an anti-vaccination movement, made up of ordinary people or organised groups who oppose the use... →
Nigerian NGO fails to support claims about country’s corn output and its alleged medical use
14th June 2023 Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu’s frequent and often humorous references to corn on the campaign trail were not lost on observers. But one... →
