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Reform challenge may extend South Africa energy crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

The news broke shortly after de Ruyter announced his resignation, after facing fierce criticism from Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe. Eskom generates…

Greece may regain investment grade in 2023

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GREECE

Passage from speculative to investment grade (IG) would mark the end of the sovereign debt crisis besetting the country since 2009. The upgrade would lower government borrowing…

Repeated vote may give Greek premier four more years

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GREECE

With parliament serving out its full term, a protracted electoral campaign lies ahead. However, Mitsotakis also said the election was a “springboard to final victory”: he expects…

Oreskovic government in Croatia may prove short-lived

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CROATIA

After protracted negotiations, Croatia, at last, has a government, comprising the conservative Patriotic Coalition -- the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), plus a few small parties…

Zambia faces default despite bondholders’ reprieve

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ZAMBIA

However, rather than reject Lusaka's proposal, a group of creditors abstained from the vote, forcing an adjournment until November 13. That date coincides with the end of Zambia’s…

Mozambique debt crisis will overshadow FRELIMO victory

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MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambican debt revelations.

Asian infrastructure needs are far larger than thought

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INTERNATIONAL

Emerging markets' infrastructure needs

French reforms could fuel support for radical parties

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FRANCE

The legislation, which is due to take effect from September 1, will see the French retirement age increase from 62 to 64 while the years of social contributions will increase from…

EU carbon emissions trading faces an uncertain future

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EU

The EU's carbon trading system.