South Africa

  • Sep 28, 2022
  • 7 min read

Dam breach may bring South African regulatory changes

A tailings dam breach in Jagersfontein on September 11 killed at least one person and destroyed parts of the town

South Africa
  • Sep 20, 2022
  • 7 min read

South African railway reform faces major challenges

Widespread theft, underinvestment and corruption have contributed to deteriorating freight and passenger rail services

South Africa
  • Aug 31, 2022
  • 6 min read

Ukraine war gives boost to South African export sector

Coal exports to Europe have increased by over 700% amid energy supply shortages due to the war in Ukraine

South Africa
  • Jul 22, 2022
  • 7 min read

Opposition EFF seeks to weaken South Africa's ANC

The Economic Freedom Fighters party leader is calling on President Ramaphosa to resign following cover-up allegations

South Africa
  • Jul 12, 2022
  • 7 min read

Wage deal may slightly ease South African power woes

Eskom struck a wage deal with workers following a week of wildcat strikes and government pressure

South Africa
  • Jul 6, 2022
  • 12 min read

Southern Africa mining faces infrastructure hurdles

Southern Africa has benefited in 2022 from high demand for metals which have boosted export revenues.

Southern Africa
  • Jul 4, 2022
  • 7 min read

Ramaphosa risks losing South Africa reform credibility

The Zondo commission report has heavily criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for failures to stand up to corruption

South Africa
  • Jun 27, 2022
  • 8 min read

Prospects for African economies to end-2022

The global economic fallout from the war in Ukraine is having mixed effects across Africa

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