South Africa
South Africa faces mounting fiscal challenges
The government insists it does not need an IMF bailout, while the central bank cuts interest rates further
South AfricaSouth Africa’s Eskom frailties will be put to the test
The COVID-19 crisis brings opportunities and risks for the embattled power utility
South AfricaCOVID-19 will threaten African political stability
The pandemic is set to test seriously the continent’s political elites and governance
AfricaSouth African economy faces severe recession in 2020
A ratings downgrade comes amid a nationwide lockdown to combat the COVID-19 crisis
South AfricaSouth African downgrade will deepen economic crisis
Moody’s has finally downgraded the country’s credit rating to ‘junk’ status
South AfricaSouth African lockdown faces compliance hurdles
With COVID-19 cases rising, the government is instituting a nationwide lockdown
South AfricaPoor infrastructure will weigh on South African growth
Creaking national infrastructure is holding back growth as economic challenges mount for Pretoria
South AfricaCOVID-19 will test brittle South African health system
The government’s COVID-19 containment policy faces serious hurdles
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