South Africa

  • Jul 19, 2019
  • 7 min read

South African parastatal reforms may underwhelm

Fears are growing over the government's commitment to overhauling key state-owned enterprises (SOEs)

South Africa
  • Jul 19, 2019
  • 2 min read

South Africa's central bank reiterates reform urgency

An interest rate cut was accompanied by warnings on the need for substantive economic reforms

South Africa
  • Jul 15, 2019
  • 2 min read

South Africa's Zuma will play political victim card

The former president appeared at an inquiry into ‘state capture’ and reiterated various conspiracy theories

South Africa
  • Jul 12, 2019
  • 2 min read

South Africa’s Protector will divert Ramaphosa focus

A battle is ratcheting up between the Public Protector and a leading presidential ally

South Africa
  • Jul 11, 2019
  • 7 min read

South Africa’s PIC faces major overhaul

Testimony before a Commission of Inquiry into Africa’s largest investment manager has revealed major governance breaches

South Africa
  • Jul 11, 2019
  • 2 min read

South Africa's Kganyago will soothe investor fears

The central bank governor has been reappointed for a new term

South Africa
  • Jun 19, 2019
  • 8 min read

Prospects for African politics to end-2019

Domestic political tensions dominate the picture, as regional states struggle with longstanding reform challenges

Africa
  • Jun 13, 2019
  • 7 min read

South Africa policy cracks complicate economic plans

The president’s message that the country is open for business is being undermined by members of his own party

South Africa