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Incoherent policy dents South Africa’s global reach

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SOUTH AFRICA

ANC factional politics overshadow a muddled diplomatic approach

Infrastructure will shape African internet trends

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AFRICA

Internet use is expanding rapidly but infrastructure constraints will drive Africa along different paths to global peers

World growth over 3% in 2020 rests on emerging markets

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INT

Around 60% of 2019 global GDP is set to come from emerging markets, and as much as 66% by 2024, but many are fragile

Coal supply glut will squeeze high-cost producers

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INTERNATIONAL

Indian and Chinese producers will weather extended global low prices better than export-oriented mines elsewhere

Pandemic will accelerate the rise of digital payments

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INT

Digitalisation of the global economy has increased the use of cashless payments worldwide

African states struggle to exit resource trade trap

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AFRICA

The shale revolution has dented the United States' need for African oil, but China's demand remains strong

Armyworm outbreak could worsen African food insecurity

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AFRICA

With several countries attempting to recover from El Nino-related drought, a new pest could hamper regional production

African Union will struggle to close funding gap

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AFRICA

The African Union has a plan for financial self-reliance, but implementation is lagging behind aspiration

Security risks may rise in emerging markets

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INTERNATIONAL

2016 will be a crucial year for emerging economies struggling to adapt to slower growth

Rising debt will expose Africa to interest rate shocks

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AFRICA

Debt has risen to dangerous proportions; costlier payments will constrain indebted countries as monetary policy tightens