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South Africa's election poses risks to economy that is finally on the mend
By: Bloomberg 27th May 2024 South Africa is on the verge of an economic turnaround after years of stagnation. This week’s election puts that at risk. Opinion polls show the... →
Crime, corruption keep South Africa’s S&P rating in check
By: Bloomberg 24th May 2024 S&P Global Ratings said it is closely monitoring the outcome of South Africa’s elections next week and subsequent government policies to address... →
Unintended consequences?
By: Terence Creamer 24th May 2024 It is highly unlikely that South Africa would have made the progress it has in stabilising electricity supply and setting in place initiatives to... →
As East Africa grows, Southern Africa is being left behind
23rd May 2024 Why is Southern Africa’s economic growth the worst of all Africa’s regions, while East Africa is number one? With an economic growth rate exceeding... →
Presidency insists 22.5 GW private IPP pipeline won’t be disrupted by Eskom move to reserve grid for public projects 
By: Terence Creamer 22nd May 2024 The Presidency does not anticipate that Eskom’s move to reserve scarce grid capacity for independent power producers (IPPs) participating in public... →
Drained but proud: how it felt to organise South Africa’s first democratic election in just 4 months
22nd May 2024 How difficult was it to organise the 1994 elections? Imagine building an aircraft while flying it at an incredible speed over a short distance,... →
Could Mozambique’s next president change tack on Cabo Delgado?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th May 2024 New leadership could take the long overdue step of balancing security and development policies to prevent terrorism. On 5 May, the ruling... →
Development finance agency highlights Africa’s infrastructure needs and opportunities
By: Rebecca Campbell 17th May 2024 The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), which exists to catalyse private-sector investment in African infrastructure, on Friday released its latest... →
