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SA, Mozambique partially re-open Lebombo border  

By: Sashnee Moodley     8th November 2024 The Lebombo port of entry between South Africa and Mozambique has been partially reopened as of 15:00 on Friday, to allow for the movement of... 

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South Africa concerned Trump election will impact climate talks 

By: Reuters     8th November 2024 South Africa is concerned by the impact Donald Trump's election as the next president of the United States may have on talks to tackle climate... 

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Nersa publishes Eskom’s proposed Retail Tariff Plan for public consultation

By: Tasneem Bulbulia     8th November 2024 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has published State-owned utility Eskom’s proposed Retail Tariff Plan for public... 

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COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

4th November 2024 How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take centre... 

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Deciphering Türkiye’s Africa policy

4th November 2024 Beyond Türkiye’s expanding African footprint that covers trade, investment and stability lie Erdoğan’s strategic ambitions. President Recep Tayyip... 

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The good, the bad and the ugly: South Africa's competition policy

4th November 2024 South Africa’s competition landscape is under intense scrutiny following the Competition Tribunal’s recent decision to block Vodacom’s R14-billion... 

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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... 

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Decentralised solar PV: A gender perspective

Decentralised solar PV: A gender perspective

25th October 2024 Decentralised renewable energy, particularly solar PV, can provide much-needed access to clean, reliable and affordable energy for remote and... 

Finance and Investment in Africa: Trends and Opportunities for Securing Africa’s Ecological Futures

Finance and Investment in Africa: Trends and Opportunities for Securing Africa’s Ecological Futures

22nd October 2024 This report provides an analysis of finance and investment status and trends in Africa, and how these shape the developments in key economic... 

 Nature Finance and Biodiversity Credits: A Private Sector Roadmap to Finance and Act on Nature

Nature Finance and Biodiversity Credits: A Private Sector Roadmap to Finance and Act on Nature

22nd October 2024 In December 2022, 196 parties committed to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 when they signed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework... 

 Champions for Nature: Raising Ambition, Sustaining Impact

Champions for Nature: Raising Ambition, Sustaining Impact

22nd October 2024 As the health of our planet’s critical ecosystems deteriorates, it directly impacts productivity, jobs and well-being. For business leaders and... 

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ActionSA Welcomes Temporary Closure of the Lebombo Border Amidst Mozambique Instability, Calls for Long-Term Solutions

6th November 2024 ActionSA welcomes the South African government’s decision to temporarily close the Lebombo border in response to the escalating violence and... 

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DA calls for ban on buckets

6th November 2024 The DA has submitted a proposal to the Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, as well as COGHSTA and the Department of Roads and Public Works, to urgently set... 

PSA concerned about food poisoning of 24 learners in Mpumalanga

6th November 2024 The Public Servants Association (PSA) is extremely concerned about yet another incident where learners have fallen ill after consuming snacks... 

ActionSA Proposes Bold Solutions for Electoral Reform Prioritising Accountability

ActionSA Proposes Bold Solutions for Electoral Reform Prioritising Accountability

6th November 2024 ActionSA has made an official submission to the Electoral Review Consultation Panel (ERCP) to propose an alternative electoral model for South... 

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Draft Petroleum Products Bill published for public comment emphasises energy security and sustainable growth

30th October 2024 On 21 October 2024, the draft Petroleum Products Bill (Bill) was published in the Government Gazette in South Africa. The draft Bill will regulate... 

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The Importance of Documenting Agreements and Policies in Employment

30th October 2024 In any employment relationship, formal documentation of agreements and policies plays a critical role in creating a structured and legally... 

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Family Law and Business Collide

30th October 2024   Your business is likely one of your most valuable assets, but certain actions—especially during marriage—could put it at risk in the event of a... 

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Red means stop – LAC confirms appropriateness of dismissal based on totality of evidence

29th October 2024 A recent decision by the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Algoa Bus Company (Pty) Ltd v Tirisano Transport and Services Workers Union (TASWU) obo Mzawi... 

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