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The IMF is failing countries like Kenya: why, and what can be done about it

Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is... Read more

2 Jul

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Cape Town turbocharges investment into infrastructure, with three-year, ZAR39.5bn programme

The City of Cape Town is solidifying its finances ahead of what it says is South Africa’s largest infrastructure... Read more

2 Jul

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Mauritius’ next growth phase — a new plan is needed as the tax haven era fades

Pritish Behuria, University of Manchester Mauritians will head to the polls by November 2024 and politicians are considering the... Read more

1 Jul

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Medical cannabis company aims high with listing on JSE

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange looked a little greener last week, literally, with the first listing of a medical cannabis... Read more

1 Jul

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South Africa’s political monopoly has been broken: could it help the economy?

Imraan Valodia, University of the Witwatersrand Over the last decade or so there has been something of a revolution... Read more

1 Jul

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Namaqualand community raises the alarm over copper mining in their small town

Residents of Namaqualand town Concordia have witnessed increased copper mining activities in and around their town. All Photos: Ashraf... Read more

26 Jun

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Kariba set to become floating solar farm

The future looks bright for one of the world’s largest man-made dams. From the beginning of 2025, Lake Kariba,... Read more

26 Jun

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Bid to head off waste from solar panels

Two producer responsibility organisations (PROs) are working together to devise a solution for the safe disposal of used solar... Read more

25 Jun

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Nigeria’s mountain streams are a haven for special creatures – they need protection

Emmanuel O. Akindele, Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria has many freshwater ecotourism attractions. Among them are the Ikogosi warm spring,... Read more

24 Jun

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Bringing new life to Morocco’s forests

About 6.5 million people living in rural areas in Morocco are set to benefit from a multimillion-euro project to improve... Read more

21 Jun