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When the President met the Imam – with Mali’s future hanging in the balance
President Keita faces no shortage of challenges to his authority. Can he hold on to power?
Malawi’s new president defends controversial cabinet
Lazarus Chakwera’s post-election honeymoon did not last long
Bobi Wine presents his presidential credentials
The Ugandan opposition leader believes he is best-placed to lead an opposition coalition
Nigeria’s anti-corruption boss arrested for corruption
Ibrahim Magu’s arrest by the secret police was a surprise — but also not surprising
Nine years later, South Sudan is still a nation in waiting
July 9 marks nine years since South Sudan became independent. But the promise of that independence has yet to be realised
Unfollow the leader: The Twitter campaign against Zimbabwe’s president
Campaigners urge Zimbabweans to unfollow the president on Twitter
Inclusive cabinets don’t improve governance or reduce conflict
Research on 3 916 ministers in 23 African countries shows that cabinets are representative and that leaders select members to reduce internal threats from challengers
Empire and environmentalism: The legacy of a brilliant maverick, Richard Grove
The prolific interdisciplinary scholar who worked on the periphery and challenged Eurocentrism also drew attention to the El Niño phenomenon and global warming concerns in Victorian times
Preventing Covid-19 from becoming a hunger crisis in Africa
The warning signs couldn’t be clearer that we need to act now to prevent millions dying from starvation
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Court must declare Cape Town’s ‘inhuman’ demolitions, evictions illegal, says law centre
The city argues that it is not carrying out evictions, but is acting against land invasions
Back in time to meals on wheels
Cape Town’s oldest roadhouse is hoping to make a comeback during the coronavirus lockdown. Nostalgia is the biggest seller
People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
