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Ghanaian banking reforms should strengthen sector

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GHANA

The move follows a streamlining process by the government over the past two years that has seen nine major banks liquidated by the Bank of Ghana (BoG). President Nana Akufo-Addo…

South African health plan will prompt more controversy

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SOUTH AFRICA

National Health Insurance (NHI).

Rising emissions worsen global disaster risks

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INTERNATIONAL

Climate and disaster risk.

South African relief plan will not halt further slide

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African relief package.

South Africa’s tourism sector set for more turbulence

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SOUTH AFRICA

Tourism has been identified as a priority sector to drive economic recovery in the government’s recent strategy, as well as in the recovery strategies agreed by business and…

Power Africa could provide long-term electricity boost

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AFRICA

Tracking progress on Power Africa.

Mozambique’s mega-dam plans may face obstacles

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MOZAMBIQUE

The 1,500-megawatt project could have a major impact on energy supply within Mozambique and the wider region. However, the government may face multiple challenges in getting the…

Pandemic will not stop international climate action

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INTERNATIONAL

This has deprived social movements of opportunities to mobilise public opinion. However, a recent surge of major economies and businesses setting long-term ‘net zero’ emission…

South Africa vaccine plan will struggle to convince

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SOUTH AFRICA

President Cyril Ramaphosa's government has been criticised for tardy and inefficient vaccine procurement, as well as lack of transparency and accountability. It has recently…

Improved African infrastructure will be key to growth

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AFRICA

Infrastructure outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa.