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South Africa faces tough foreign policy balancing act

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SOUTH AFRICA

This is not the first time the three militaries have conducted such exercises, but this instance prompted significant criticism, coming as it did on the one-year anniversary of…

South Africa army deployment will not end gang threat

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SOUTH AFRICA

A week earlier, troops from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) arrived in the Western Cape province for an initial three-month deployment to help quell gang violence…

Global CSR rethink is likely ahead

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INTERNATIONAL

Outlook for corporate social responsibility.

China turmoil augurs badly for global markets

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INTERNATIONAL

China's financial turmoil and its impact on global markets.

South African mining sector turmoil could worsen

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SOUTH AFRICA

Lonmin has spent 1.6 billion dollars in cash since 2008 and lost 98% of its value since 2012. The takeover will reportedly see 12,600 of Lonmin’s 35,000 jobs cut over three years…

Drought will drive Southern Africa food insecurity

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

It warns that, outside South Africa, over 15% of people in Southern African states face "hunger", defined as not meeting their basic dietary requirements. The figure rises to over…

Demographics will underpin global productivity trends

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INTERNATIONAL

Global demographic trends.

Fake news will undermine African response to COVID-19

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AFRICA

This 'infodemic' is particularly acute where leaders have actively denied the significance of COVID-19 (Burundi, Madagascar, Tanzania), and where government is widely distrusted…

Poor fundamentals keep iron ore prices under pressure

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INTERNATIONAL

Poor fundamentals undermine the iron ore market rally.

African population growth will add to traffic woes

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AFRICA

The twin processes of urbanisation and middle class growth have driven a rapid increase in vehicles on the road, leading to gridlock in many cities across sub-Saharan Africa…