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1 – 10 of 38The 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…
SOUTH AFRICA: Mining cuts will add to ANC’s troubles
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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284409
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban want production to expand to 19,000 b/d shortly. They are counting on the extractives sector to help boost revenue and shore up the flailing economy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284299
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Millions of Russians (close to 10% of the population) still live in depressed 'monotowns' – single-factory (or single-industry) towns built in the Soviet era. Many monotowns are…
SOUTH AFRICA: Pressure on mining minister will grow
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES223535
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SOUTH AFRICA: Mining rebuke could harm industry trust
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES216659
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On March 31, COSATU expelled former Secretary-General Zwelinzima Vavi -- ostensibly for "misconduct". The move exposes deep rifts within the labour movement, which make an easy…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199346
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A squeezed economic climate, growing challenges from rivals and uncertainty over its relationship with the ruling ANC present the federation’s leadership with an existential…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238469
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Trump on March 16 ordered social distancing and many businesses’ closure for 15 days, to slow COVID-19’s spread and avoid overwhelming hospitals. Transport, tourism, leisure…