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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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Services including healthcare, entertainment and travel flourished while the share of housing in overall consumption fell, reflecting property-market troubles. Markedly lower…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285173
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In reality, US exports and manufacturing output have never been higher. However, less than 9% of the workforce is in manufacturing, and communities and workers have been adversely…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280902
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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…
The reforms follow a review of migration policy completed last year which found the current system to be not fit for purpose as many migrants were no longer easing shortages of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284635
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In defiance of expectations following the imposition of severe sanctions, the unemployment rate has hovered around 3.2%. Yet rather than a sign of resilience, low unemployment…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280931
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AI promises to drive economic efficiencies across sectors, improve the delivery of critical services such as healthcare, democratise access to knowledge and skills, and tighten…
Unemployment fell to 7.4% at the end of 2023. Despite a fall in the participation rate, the positive figures also show that over 100 million people are currently employed…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285846
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The poorly publicised law provides for an entirely new visa system, focused on streamlining guest-worker and skilled worker permits from third countries. It addresses an…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285183
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Ports are key links in US supply chains and, as part of the broader logistics sector, have a significant role in job creation and fostering regional economic development. However…