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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... →
S Africa's budget to consolidate more slowly, rate cuts delayed – poll
By: Reuters 15th February 2024 South Africa's budget deficit will narrow at a slower pace in coming years than October estimates predicted, put off course by poor mining tax... →
DA: John Steenhuisen: Address by DA leader, during a Debate on the President’s State-of-the-Nation Address, Cape Town (13/02/2024)
13th February 2024 It was a place built on the South African Dream: the promise that her life would be better than the life of her parents, and that her children’s... →
2024 defining year for world’s first woman-owned phosphate mine, looking at IPO 
By: Martin Creamer 12th February 2024 Adelaide Ruiters has been slogging away for ten years to get the world’s first woman-owned phosphate mine up and running. Now, 2024 looks like the... →
SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, State of the Nation Address, Cape Town City Hall (08/02/2024)
9th February 2024 President Geingob was a dear friend of the South African people and a comrade in arms in the struggle for our freedom. He was a champion of African... →
Promises, promises: Following up on Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2023 state of the nation pledges
By: Africa Check 7th February 2024 “We gather here at a time of crisis,” said president Cyril Ramaphosa during his 2023 state of the nation address. Highlighting loadshedding,... →
Despite the hazards, Ghana’s illicit waste trade is booming
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th February 2024 Illicit waste trafficking generates around US$10-billion to US$12-billion worldwide every year, according to the Financial Action Task Force. Ghana... →
Green hydrogen for sustainable industrial development: A policy toolkit for developing countries
6th February 2024 Green hydrogen production can create domestic value and jobs, and enhance international competitiveness through local manufacturing of related... →
