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South Africa’s economy is picking up, but hasn’t reached a turning point yet – economist
4th March 2026 In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as the... →
Warships as diplomats: how the South African Navy is tasked with building ties with other nations
4th March 2026 A naval exercise off the South African coast in January 2026, dubbed Will for Peace and involving the warships of South Africa, China, Russia, the... →
Johannesburg’s water crisis clouds Africa’s bold new water vision
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th March 2026 The effects of Africa’s richest city running dry would be disastrous for its residents, the country’s economy, and the continent. African leaders... →
South Africa’s minibus taxi industry runs on social bonds – reform must accept this
3rd March 2026 South Africa’s minibus taxi industry is the backbone of the country’s public transport system. Every day, millions of commuters rely on it. In many... →
Biometric IDs are being rolled out in Africa. Study reveals the risks and pitfalls
3rd March 2026 Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems... →
South Sudan has never had an election to hand over presidential power: so what are the rules of succession?
3rd March 2026 South Sudan has not held an election since it gained independence 15 years ago, and progress towards a new constitution has stalled. Election dates... →
Mozambique’s LNG renewal: opportunity amid security and secrecy risks
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 3rd March 2026 Improving security beyond the project site is vital, as is ensuring that gas revenues are managed responsibly and transparently. The resumption of... →
Due process in exile: The constitutional crisis behind third-country removals
2nd March 2026 On 25 February 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a sweeping and uncompromising judgment condemning... →
Labour Law Amendment Bill 2026: Legislative Developments and Economic Implications
2nd March 2026 The publication of the Labour Law Amendment Bill in Government Gazette No. 54220 on 26 February 2026 marks the most comprehensive review of South... →
Trump’s tariffs have gutted Agoa’s duty‑free promise: our model shows how
2nd March 2026 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) was introduced in 2000 as the cornerstone of US development-oriented trade policy towards sub-Saharan... →
