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Corruption and clean energy in South Africa: economic model shows trust in government is linked to takeup of renewables
20th February 2024 South Africa relies heavily on energy from coal-fired power stations, which emit large quantities of carbon. But making the transition to greater... →
Reserves drawdown is wildcard in South Africa’s election budget
By: Bloomberg 19th February 2024 Enoch Godongwana needs to conjure an annual budget that balances spending pressures stemming from this year’s elections with the South African... →
NHI Funding – Macro-Economic Implications
19th February 2024 While everybody agrees that the country’s healthcare system requires reform, and that this should provide access to universal health coverage, the... →
South Africa has spent billions in 4 years to create jobs for young people: how their wages affect the broader economy
16th February 2024 In October 2020 the South African government launched a collection of public employment programmes, initially intended as a response to the... →
SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, to the debate on the State of the Nation Address, Cape Town City Hall (15/02/2024)
16th February 2024 We have been building a new society rooted in the equality promised by our Constitution – equality of rights, of fundamental freedoms and of... →
South Africa risks showdown with Rwanda over Congo deployment 
By: Reuters 16th February 2024 South Africa is leading a regional force that’s deploying into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and risks being caught up in a conflict that... →
West Africa trade will take a hit as Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leave Ecowas
15th February 2024 The membership of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has been whittled down from 15 to 12 following the unilateral withdrawal... →
Failure to apply East Africa’s Mifugo Protocol keeps violence simmering
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th February 2024 At least 20-million people live in the Karamoja Cluster where Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia meet. The area is home to about 14... →
