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A Workers’ Day for deadbeats
/ 2 May 2017

A Workers’ Day for deadbeats

I think it’s fair to say that President Jacob Zuma has given notice and is exhibiting all the characteristics of an employee seeing out his notice period. There is a lack of enthusiasm and the notion that it is now okay to steal staplers and state money. The laziest worker in all of the land […]

​Africa needs a new approach to development
/ 2 May 2017

​Africa needs a new approach to development

The commodities downturn has revealed the fragility and structural weaknesses of many African economies. With fast-growing populations, African states are under intense pressure to deliver for their citizens. At the same time, austerity is affecting Africa’s donors, with foreign governments focused on domestic priorities rather than overseas largesse. Climate change and income inequality are fuelling […]