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The pandemic has shifted patterns of conflict in Africa
Although the overall rate of conflict has remained steady in Africa during the past 10 weeks of the pandemic, the nature of this is changing in subtle but significant ways
Cartoon: Carlos on the India-China border clashes
This past week saw conflict between the two countries resurface
Making sense of Mozambique’s brutal insurgency
The violence in Cabo Delgado province by al-Shabaab (the youth) can be linked to jihadist influence, the continued marginalisation of Muslim people, and the lure of income from trafficking natural resources
Cameroon concedes that soldiers committed Valentine’s Day massacre
Official inquiry found that the Cameroonian military was responsible for deadly attack on civilians
Covid-19: Why it is so difficult for Africa to ‘flatten the curve’
Several factors unique to the continent will complicate the efforts to reduce coronavirus infections
Academics must reach out to the public
By sharing their ideas and knowledge, they can change the world. What’s holding them back?
For Syria Kurds, the end of autonomy?
As President Bashar al-Assad's forces deploy towards the northern border, is the Kurdish minority giving up on autonomy?
Libya conflict: No end in sight to humanitarian crisis
Migrants in Tripoli are staging a hunger strike demanding better protection by the UN as the death toll rises to staggering heights
AU, UN need to work together
Deadly conflicts will be best addressed if Addis Ababa and New York increase co-operation
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Locally built ventilators ready in two weeks as Covid cases rise
The companies making the non-invasive devices, which will create jobs and are cheaper than other types, include car and diving manufacturers
Demolition of hope in Hangberg
The City of Cape Town in June twice knocked down structures on land allocated for other purposes. The city says these were not evictions; residents ask why no police are available for rapes and murders
Corruption allegations: It’s a family affair at Dihlabeng municipality
The mayor, her relatives and their friends keep landing lucrative tenders and using state resources. Yet Lindiwe Makhalema has failed to declare the list of her relationships with people and companies benefiting from the municipality
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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
