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South Africa’s military: A case of ‘biting off more than it can chew?’
By: Creamer Media Reporter 8th December 2010 This discussion paper takes a critical look at the South African military in light of its transformation since the end of Apartheid and the... →
Growing investment and cooperation: China courts South Africa, Angola and Botswana
6th December 2010 In a move to further bolster China-Africa relations, Vice-President Xi Jinping visited three African countries in mid-November 2010. His visit to... →
Transition in the Republic of Guinea: A critical outlook into the future
6th December 2010 The Republic of Guinea, a West African state, is on the verge of making history. It is on the road towards a return to democratic governance... →
SA gets set for big debate on immigration
By: Terence Creamer 3rd December 2010 Migration and migration policies are emotive topics the world over. Be it economic boycotts against the state of Arizona for passing tough... →
Conflict in Africa: The socio-psychological perspective
By: In On Africa IOA 2nd December 2010 Conflict, as we know it today, has endured major transformation since the earliest days. In the contemporary world, three major causes of conflict... →
The Dangers of Nepotism and Favouritism for the Police
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 30th November 2010 In the last few months there have been a number of worrying media reports in South Africa alleging incidents of nepotism or favouritism in both the... →
Africa: Asia’s one-stop shop
By: In On Africa IOA 29th November 2010 From oil and gas to cocoa, cotton and copper, Asia’s shopping list covers all the goods and commodities that Africa could possibly supply. Indeed,... →
Journey to Cancun, Mexico 2010: Is There Hope?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 29th November 2010 The 16th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) takes place from November 29th to December... →
South African shopping malls: A threat to small business ambitions 
By: In On Africa IOA 26th November 2010 In recent years, the South African press has told countless stories of the mushrooming of shopping centres in the country’s township areas. In... →
SA’s politically biased Africa agenda in urgent need of revision
By: Terence Creamer 26th November 2010 It’s ironic, but business’ grasp of the importance of the rest of Africa to South Africa’s growth fortunes seems to be firmer under the Presidency... →
