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South Africa may exit dirty-money list by October 2025, Treasury official says
By: Bloomberg Updated 4 hours ago South Africa should address outstanding shortcomings in tackling illicit financial flows to exit a global dirty-money list by either June or... →
National roads need over R307-billion of repairs 
By: Bloomberg 10th September 2024 South Africa, which already faces a heavy bill to upgrade its port, rail and electricity infrastructure, needs R307-billion to repair and improve... →
Israel strikes Gaza camp in attack Hamas says killed 40 people
By: Bloomberg 10th September 2024 Israel launched a deadly airstrike on what it said was a Hamas base in a Gaza camp for displaced Palestinians, an incident likely to stoke... →
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Sexual violence in South Africa: women share their stories about the dangers of commuting on minibus taxis
10th September 2024 Millions of people use minibus taxis to get around South Africa every day. These “pillars of public transport” (which are privately owned and run... →
Rating agencies and Africa: the absence of people on the ground contributes to bias against the continent – analyst
10th September 2024 Rating agency Fitch recently warned that the rapid spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa could add to the fiscal pressures many countries... →
Can Chad’s November elections improve on past disputed polls?
10th September 2024 The upcoming elections are vital for returning Chad to constitutional rule, but to do so, they must be fair and credible. Chad has been in... →
South Africa’s economy needs a shot in the arm, not austerity: 3 key areas where more public spending would get results
9th September 2024 For the past 11 years the South African government has pursued a policy of austerity. In recent years, government has reduced per capita spending... →
Recommendations
World Economic Forum: Annual Report 2023-2024
10th September 2024 The World Economic Forum’s Annual Report outlines the key developments in 2023-2024. It provides an overview of the 10 centres and the Forum's... →
Shaping sustainable international hydrogen value chains
10th September 2024 The production of renewable-based hydrogen and its derivatives holds immense economic potential, particularly in areas with high renewable... →
The New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance and its access features: Operationalising 'enhanced access' to climate finance
10th September 2024 2024 will see years of negotiations culminating in a New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance (NCQG). The NCQG will replace a previous... →
Exploring data on foreign direct investment to support implementation of the AfCFTA Protocol on Investment
10th September 2024 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a game-changer for the continent, aiming to boost intra-African trade and investment and foster... →
Statements
South Africa to file its memorial to the ICJ
10th September 2024 South Africa will be filing its memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) next month ( October 2024). South Africa intends to provide... →
Intergovernmental collaboration leads to progress in resolving Hammanskraal water challenges
10th September 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation welcomes the commendable progress with the Rooival Wastewater Treatment Works refurbishment and... →
DWS officially opens the boating season on the Vaal River
10th September 2024 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) officially opened the boating season on the Vaal River on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Stonehaven... →
ActionSA’s mediocre litigation risks losing important eThekwini sewage case
10th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal has noted the hysterical statement issued by Action South Africa (ActionSA) unelected Provincial... →
Press Offices
Privacy risks of dark patterns in the pet care industry
10th September 2024 There is a developing global trend concerning lawsuits filed against 'big tech' by regulators and consumers over the use of potentially deceptive... →
Baker McKenzie Wins Three Accolades at the African Legal Awards
9th September 2024 Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie has won Capital Markets Team of the Year and TMT Team of the Year, and Kamal Nasrollah was named Partner of... →
Job security during mergers, acquisitions and takeovers
9th September 2024 Business transfers – mergers, acquisitions, takeovers – are increasingly common. Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) aims at providing... →
An employers’ salary obligations
9th September 2024 Most labour rights, including contractual rights, are enforceable between employers and employees. In today’s economy, however, proving the... →
