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South Africa mining slump hurts ANC election campaign

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SOUTH AFRICA

The timing is disastrous for the ruling ANC party, which faces elections in May with its support already crumbling, in part due to its poor performance on economic issues. Major…

Appetite for African minerals may boost infrastructure

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AFRICA

Mineral exports from the Central African Copperbelt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia are rising and existing export routes via South Africa do not have the…

South Africa faces fiscal reform challenges

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, there are question marks over his ability to deliver on the ambitious spending cuts needed as tax collection falls in a weak economy.

Southern Africa court ruling limits mining liabilities

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

Amid considerable uncertainty over who is responsible for clean-up operations at historical mine sites, the case may have significant consequences for other mining companies, host…

Crime will aggravate South Africa’s growth crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa’s crime rates have long been among the world’s highest. Much of this constitutes interpersonal violence, where the victim and perpetrator know each other. However…

South Africa logistics crisis will be tough to resolve

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SOUTH AFRICA

The deal represents a major step forward in efforts to reform the transport sector, but dysfunctional rail and port networks continue to constrain exports and economic growth.

Ukraine war gives boost to South African export sector

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SOUTH AFRICA

This comes as sanctions on Russia and disruptions to energy supplies are expanding markets for South Africa’s exports.

Politics may complicate Botswana diamond dispute

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BOTSWANA

Protracted negotiations over a new deal have been complicated by political tensions between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor Ian Khama. Botswana produces almost…

Power and reform woes will slow South Africa’s growth

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa’s escalating power crisis has slashed its growth prospects, with the government making only slow progress on promised reforms and the president declaring a state of…

Dam breach may bring South African regulatory changes

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SOUTH AFRICA

Another wall collapsed yesterday, although without deaths or injuries. Although the owners have accepted a degree of liability, the disaster raises broader questions about the…