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Ramaphosa will face key period for reform progress

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SOUTH AFRICA

Ramaphosa's reform challenges.

Finance minister poses hurdles for South Africa's Zuma

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SOUTH AFRICA

The case could provide a pretext for President Jacob Zuma to dismiss Gordhan -- a move that would send markets into tailspin and likely result in a junk sovereign credit rating by…

Southern Africa's ruling parties will preach reform

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

Southern African ruling parties.

South Africa's ANC will aim for quick Zuma departure

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SOUTH AFRICA

This follows Zuma's failure to resign after being 'recalled' by the ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) after a week of protracted negotiations between Zuma and new ANC…

South Africa's Magashule will test Ramaphosa's power

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SOUTH AFRICA

Despite his arrest, Magashule has flouted a ruling that party officials charged with criminal offences must stand down. A key ally of former President Jacob Zuma (2009-18), the…

South Africa's SAA points to wider reform headaches

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SOUTH AFRICA

Uncertainty persists over SAA’s turnaround strategy, as well as that for other ailing SOEs including arms manufacturer Denel and the Land Bank. Operational problems at troubled…

Incumbent will likely win Maldives presidential poll

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MALDIVES

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) aims to secure a second five-year term. The other nominees include a member of a recently formed party…

South Africa president's impeachment process may stall

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SOUTH AFRICA

The report found that Ramaphosa may have violated the Constitution in matters related to the theft of large amounts of US currency from his farm in early 2020 and subsequent…

Prospects for South Africa to end-2022

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PROSPECTS H2 2022

Prospects for South Africa to end-2022.

South Africa: Mantashe allegations will hurt Ramaphosa

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SOUTH AFRICA

Mantashe has sought a judicial review to challenge the legal basis of any potential charges. The allegations raise a potentially serious political problem for President Cyril…