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What would Bishop Mariann Budde say if she were invited to South Africa’s Mining Indaba in February
30th January 2025 The words that the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, Mariann Budde, spoke to President Donald Trump were few, but they carried a powerful message of... →
AMSA: the sound and fury of a partial closure
29th January 2025 Returning from a very relaxing holiday in Namibia, we walked into a storm around the closure of the long steel business by ArcelorMittal South... →
EXPLAINER: The controversy surrounding South Africa’s Bela Act
By: Africa Check 28th January 2025 As schools across South Africa settle into the 2025 academic year, a new education law remains the subject of much debate and controversy. The... →
How Africa can benefit from the Reversal in America’s Approach to Electric Vehicle Mandates
28th January 2025 The 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump on his inauguration day issued Presidential Orders that include “unleashing American... →
No, ‘Detty December’ remittances in Nigeria did not equal 4% of the country’s GDP, as claimed by former governor
By: Africa Check 27th January 2025 The former governor of Nigeria's Lagos state Babatunde Raji Fashola was among the dignitaries who addressed new graduates of the University of... →
Where investors are eyeing Africa for opportunities in 2025
By: In On Africa IOA 22nd January 2025 Analysis in brief: Investors seeking profits in Africa are centring their focus on four broad sectors: energy, agriculture, healthcare and... →
In Kenya in 2025, five disinformation trends are already unfolding
By: Africa Check 21st January 2025 Kenya will see a number of national campaigns and events in 2025, many of which are already causing controversy and muddying public debate. These... →
Highlights of the land reform programme in 2024 and the road ahead
21st January 2025 2024 was a watershed year for land reform in South Africa. While there were no seismic developments that marked a momentous change in the... →
Unitary Policy and Regulatory Framework for South Africa’s Electric Vehicle Transition
21st January 2025 The goal of establishing a low-carbon economy is central to global development and it is a central pillar of South Africa’s growth plans. It is... →
Top 5 developments to transform Africa in 2025
By: In On Africa IOA 15th January 2025 The past year brought developments that should reap political, economic and cultural opportunities for Africa in 2025. A summation of the most... →
