Founded on the principles of pan-Africanism 22 years ago, the AU has had its successes, but facing mounting issues of foreign funding, an inability to act on conflicts among member states, and claims it is stiflingly bureaucratic, it risks becoming another relic
The need for innovative climate solutions is urgent, and climate tech offers a path towards resilience and sustainability.
Investments must prioritise climate-resilient infrastructure and climate-smart practices in predominantly subsistence-farming countries
Developed nations need to deliver on the funds they pledged in the past
There’s enough out there for all of us
Decline in the country’s GDP – largely due to record-levels of load-shedding – puts the size of the economy back below pre-pandemic levels
We are tired, disillusioned and disbelieving of yet more promises that fail to materialise. That’s the state we’re in
Africa needs substantial investment for climate change adaptation and mitigation but the continent must have systems in place to ensure the money is not misused
Negotiations must find pathways for Africa to deliver electricity for economic empowerment while spending less on harmful fuels.
Civil society and affected people must be involved in the development of an investment plan and in discussions with international partners
Godongwana warns that the outer limits of the budget are non-negotiable as a debt cliff loomed
The finance minister says the government must build a conducive environment for investment into South Africa
Responding to widespread claims that France is funding Rwandan forces, the president says ‘no one is sponsoring’ his army
GDP rose 1.2% in the second quarter, but future growth indicators will likely be hit by July’s looting and unrest, as well as a dip in commodity prices
Forum urges African governments to enable fair policies that create room for agribusiness to thrive and to consult the sector when formulating these
GDP growth may be encouraging but it doesn’t mean much for SA’s millions of unemployed
The economy is not producing work, with many young adults working outside their fields of study or considering leaving the country as a result
The economy is still 2.7% smaller than it was in the first quarter of 2020
Shareholder engagement on climate-crisis risks is an proving effective tactic to bring about change
In this extract, from the anthology Upshot curated by Lauren Beukes, the author imagines rich people and voters at home deciding on his character’s fate
The state-owned institution’s financial woes have led farmers and agribusiness to consider making an offer on the bank, starting a cooperative bank or partner with global commodities futures traders
Innovation and creativity is crucial to guide financing, say experts
With sustainable investments increasingly outperforming traditional options, millennials – the recipients of the greatest wealth transfer in history – are queuing up to get on board
The financial services company was able to allocate R634.6-million to members’ unique profit-share accounts
His mini-budget speech promised a lush harvest, but analysts say a famine of ideas and a drought of solid assurances failed to convince investors
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba’s budget speech had some unsettling moments that had nothing to do with the financial realities facing the country
The president announced that more controls will be put in place to stop taxpayers from hiding their assets, to the tune of R965-billion, abroad.
Zuma and his cohorts appear to have little understanding of the true nature of the troubled grouping.
Finance MEC Barbara Creecy says it is not policy to save money by cutting back on health services
Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas has released a statement claiming that the Guptas offered him the position of Finance Minister.
The alliance is in a co-dependent relationship with most malevolent forces of global finance.
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/ 17 September 2013
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