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The European companies that armed the Ivorian civil war

Africa Khadija Sharife, Mark Anderson, Sana Sbouai & Mathieu Olivier - 27 Oct 2020

AN OCCRP investigation reveals that Gunvor and Semlex brokered weapons-for-oil deals in early 2011 when Côte d’Ivoire was in crisis, despite a UN arms embargo

Conflict until the cows come home

Africa David Mono Danga - 11 Oct 2020

Climate change and civil war are escalating tensions between South Sudan’s herders and crop farmers, who are competing over land

Third time lucky: Will Mozambique’s peace deal last?

Africa Alex Vines - 6 Aug 2020

It’s been a year since Frelimo and Renamo signed the Maputo Accord. This time, the peace might just hold

Covid-19 restrictions give rise to political tensions in Sierra Leone

Africa Abdul S Brima - 18 May 2020

The country has experienced violent incidents of unrest in recent weeks

4.6 million people, one psychologist: The Central African Republic’s mental health crisis

Africa Will Baxter & Simon Allison - 6 Mar 2020

Meet the Central African Republic’s only practising clinical psychologist

Traumatised societies need honest, self-aware leaders

Article William Gumede - 25 Aug 2019

Politicians must desist from blaming the actions of the former oppressor for their own decisions

Cameroon’s civil war will continue

Africa R Maxwell Bone - 23 Aug 2019

The hardline stance by both the government and the Anglophone successionists hinders solutions

Suspicion and secrecy surround South Africa’s dealings with South Sudan

Africa Simon Allison - 21 Jun 2019

It is far from clear that the deal fits in with South Africa’s long-term energy strategy, or that there is an economic case for it

Khashoggi was collateral damage

Article Khadija Patel - 19 Oct 2018

Supporting Saudi Arabia’s lukewarm reforms sends a signal of consent to a murderous regime

Why Libya’s new elections might not put the country back on track

Africa Staff Reporter - 7 Jun 2018

Libya’s proposed elections and any subsequent interim government will fail if the country’s challenges aren’t addressed

War, famine and failed talks in Yemen

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Dec 2017

Ali Abdullah Saleh's death comes amid an intensified conflict between the Iran-aligned armed group and pro-Saleh forces in the ongoing war in Yemen

How African elephants’ amazing sense of smell could save lives

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Oct 2017

Scientists have found that herds of elephant were able to walk on ground infested by land-mines without injury because of their keen sense of smell.

Dos Santos: Angola’s secretive leader heads towards exit

Africa Staff Reporter - 21 Aug 2017

Wednesday's elections will bring to an end a 38-year reign dominated by an unrelenting authoritarian style.

Climate change brings failed states and violent conflict

Article Sipho Kings - 25 Apr 2017

Control of increasingly scarce water is being used by armed groups to challenge central governments, causing untold suffering to civilians.

The UN mission can’t keep the peace in Juba’s civil war runs along ethnic lines

Africa Zachary Donnenfeld - 23 Aug 2016

A force from the continent, such as the African Union, may possibly be able to protect South Sudan’s civilians.

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Constitutional Court ruling on restructuring dispute is good for employers

Sarah Smit - 30 Oct 2020

A judgment from the apex court empowers employers to change their workers’ contracts — without consultation

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KZN officials cash in on ‘danger pay for Covid-19’

des erasmus - 30 Oct 2020

Leadership failures at Umdoni local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal have caused a ‘very unhappy’ ANC PEC to fire the mayor and chief whip

National

The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion

khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live with every day

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Introducing the new CSIR strategy and identity

special reports - 30 Oct 2020

This will guide the research, development and innovation organisation in its pursuit to conduct research that enables a capable state

Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest