South Africa

  • Nov 6
  • 7 min read

Prospects for South Africa in 2025

After a landmark election, a new unity government faces the task of turning South Africa's prospects around

South Africa
  • Oct 31
  • 2 min read

New MTBPS may temper South Africa optimism

The Government of National Unity has issued its first Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement

South Africa
  • Oct 30
  • 7 min read

BRICS unlikely to offer Russia extra support

The annual BRICS summit held in Russia last week delivered few meaningful initiatives

Russia
  • Oct 10
  • 2 min read

South Africa court ruling adds to Transnet’s woes

The courts have ordered the suspension of a planned privatisation of Africa’s largest port

South Africa
  • Sep 20
  • 2 min read

South Africa faces discontent over electricity prices

Plans to increase electricity prices are drawing opposition even from within government

South Africa
  • Sep 12
  • 2 min read

BELA furore underscores South African GNU’s fragility

The ANC’s plans to sign into law a bill opposed by its main coalition partner has triggered a crisis within government

South Africa
  • Sep 5
  • 2 min read

South Africa energy transition faces risk of gridlock

The country has huge renewables potential but realising it effectively may pose challenges

South Africa
  • Sep 4
  • 2 min read

Post office problems add to South Africa’s troubles

In business rescue since 2023, the post office is on the verge of going into liquidation

South Africa
  • Aug 29
  • 7 min read

South Africa’s opposition dynamics will evolve further

A new populist opposition bloc has emerged but faces some internal disarray

South Africa