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SOS: Covid-19 leaves stranded Africans distressed and abandoned
Many African governments have paid little more than lip service to their citizens stranded all over the world
Exclusive: The US military’s plans to cement its network of African bases
Formerly classified documents reveal an ambitious $330-million project to upgrade US military bases in Africa
African countries aren’t borrowing too much: they’re paying too much for debt
African governments are issuing and listing their Eurobonds on established international debt markets – usually London and Irish Stock Exchanges
Africa must help end the war on its doorstep in Yemen
The Horn of Africa will not get stability and security without accountability and peace in neighboring Yemen
Continent must be smart about funding
To limit dependence on China, Africa has several options to raise cash for infrastructure development
Djibouti’s squandered independence
My country is not independent. It’s an open air prison, writes Daher Ahmed Farah
Somaliland’s independence bid boosted by geostrategic shakeup
But is Hargeisa sacrificing its values in its quest for independence?
An Ethiopia-backed port is changing power dynamics in the Horn of Africa
A deal brokered by Ethiopia to develop the port at Berbera will have a ripple effect across the Horn of Africa
Three reasons the continent should treat Tillerson visit with scepticism
Leaders would be right to note that unless partnership agreements are reaffirmed, America’s declining influence and importance will continue.
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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
AG’s report reveals the municipalities where money goes to waste
Municipalities are in complete disarray, with many of them flagged by the auditor-general for deliberate lack of accountability and tolerance for transgressions by political and administrative leadership while billions are squandered.
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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
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Security and Compliance Evolution in the Data Revolution
Organisations must adopt a risk-based approach to compliance and rely on technology to mitigate that risk and on people and process controls as well
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Covid-19 vs Child Nutrition
Children are being impacted severely across the world because of things such as reduced immunisation as health services prioritise treating Covid-19 cases
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MTN’s network innovation sees 5G launched at 100 sites countrywide
MTN South Africa has launched its widely accessible 5G network – the first of MTN’s 21 operations across Africa and the Middle East
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Economic ramifications of Covid-19
There is an opportunity for business and government in collaboration to galvanise and work together, and present ourselves as a viable destination for investment
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BCX empowers its finance staff with professional accounting qualifications
'For the finance function to go beyond the numbers we need to be professional and we cannot leave out the financial control experts'
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Ensuring no prospective CA(SA) is left behind
Sizwe Nxasana talks about the macro-economic impact our country will suffer if the accountancy profession fails to transform its pipeline in the pandemic
