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South Africa's ANC could alienate poorer voters

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SOUTH AFRICA

The current contract is due to expire on March 31, with no replacement in place. Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini and the South African Social Security Agency…

South Africa corruption report will erode ANC support

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SOUTH AFRICA

Most notably, the Commission found that the Gupta family, businessmen closely linked to former President Jacob Zuma, exercised effective control over ministerial appointments and…

New African air carriers will struggle for takeoff

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AFRICA

African carriers.

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.

South African health plan will prompt more controversy

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SOUTH AFRICA

National Health Insurance (NHI).

Transport troubles to dampen South Africa productivity

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SOUTH AFRICA

Governance woes at the agency reflect broader difficulties facing reforms aiming to improve and expand the strained transport system.

Wage talks aggravate South Africa’s Eskom reform woes

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SOUTH AFRICA

The contest over wages is a proxy for unions’ broader resistance to the turnaround plan to address Eskom’s parlous financial and operational situation. The outcome will affect…

Water security crisis in South Africa will escalate

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SOUTH AFRICA

Outlook for water security in South Africa.

South African SOE reforms unlikely under Zuma

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SOUTH AFRICA

Outlook for South Africa's state-owned enterprises.

Wage deal may slightly ease South African power woes

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SOUTH AFRICA

The strikes exacerbated the already-serious strain on electricity generation, leading to the highest level of nationwide power outages since 2019. Economic damage and public…