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Nigerian fiscal constraints will fuel academic strikes

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NIGERIA

This follows a September ruling by the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) ordering university staff to return to their classrooms. Academic staff have been on strike in…

Skills gap will hinder South African growth plans

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SOUTH AFRICA

Last month, the budget increased education spending from 296 billion rand (22.8 billion dollars) to 321 billion rand (24.7 billion dollars), remaining constant at 6.8% of GDP and…

Universities fail to meet African skills requirements

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AFRICA

Outlook for universities in sub-Saharan Africa.

R&D scope and quality in Africa mars economic goals

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AFRICA

R&D in sub-Saharan Africa.

Africa's future will hinge on closing skills gap

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AFRICA

Skills development in Africa.

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.

Lacklustre schools to limit South Africa skills plan

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SOUTH AFRICA

The state of education and skills in South Africa.

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…

Investment eyes 'middle class' African pharma demand

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AFRICA

Outlook for pharmaceutical markets in sub-Saharan Africa.

South African budget may partly ease downgrade fears

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SOUTH AFRICA

Gordhan outlined a programme of tax increases for South Africa’s highest-earners, in addition to increased educational and social security spending. The budget attempted to…