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The yin and yang of business

The differences between Kenya and South Africa can be turned to the benefit of both economies

Kenya’s mouthwatering opportunities

The country has introduced a range of investor-friendly policies and incentives

The head of the Johannesburg state attorney’s office and an advocate from the Johannesburg Bar have been suspended and are being investigated for collusion

Shake-up on cards for legal education

Extensive research and consultative process is set up recommend finality on minimum standards

Africa needs to trade with itself: East Africa shows it can be done

Africa needs to trade with itself: East Africa shows it can be done

On June 10, Comesa, SADC and EAC launched the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA). It is a game-changer

The outcome of the ANC’s long-awaited KwaZulu-Natal conference was a win for the Thuma Mina crowd. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Africa’s energy poverty: a complex yet simple equation

Millions are without power, placing strain on the ability to grow economies

The outcome of the ANC’s long-awaited KwaZulu-Natal conference was a win for the Thuma Mina crowd. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Infrastructure and skills development essential for Africa

Challenges abound when trying to address Africa’s infrastructure defecit

A future in alternative energy

South Africa’s solution to the energy crisis lies in how quickly projects can connect to the grid

Panel members at Unisa’s Open Discourse Series: Professor Sabelo Ndlovu

Corruption eats at core of SA

‘We must act in accordance with our ethical barometers to make the lives of others better’

The isolation block of a hospital used to treat Ebola victims in Macenta

Is CSI really helping women?

Many corporate social investment projects aimed at empowering women are just paying lip service

The value of collaboration and dialogue

Louise Gardiner draws on 15 years of international experience to help organisations thrive by recognising their social responsibilities

Many Brazilians are torn between supporting their team and their issues with the millions of dollars spent on the construction of stadiums.

Teachers who lead the way

Many teachers are regarded as leaders in their communities: Phutumile Dumisa’s mission is to empower them in their leadership positions

The outcome of the ANC’s long-awaited KwaZulu-Natal conference was a win for the Thuma Mina crowd. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Consumer habits, not tech, hobble mobile money growth

Prices are coming down on smartphones and more consumers are using the internet on their mobiles

M-Pesa Mobile Money in action.

The pay-off today and the mirage

Most of sub-Saharan Africa is unbanked, but the 250 million mobile subscribers may yet be included in the formal financial system

In Africa the strongest and richest do not always win the race

Mobile payment systems in South Africa have suffered failures in the absence of regulatory clarity, so smaller countries are ahead in this field