Latest articles on Morocco

Businesses should use alternative energy sources, industry bodies advise

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 8 Aug 2020

Business associations are urging companies to continue seeking alternative energy sources in light of Eskom’s court judgement which would allow the utility to bump up electricity prices up to 15% from next year April 2021.

The brutal beauty of Morocco’s Soccer Ultras

Sport Austin Corona - 15 Jun 2020

Raja Casablanca's fan clubs are well organised, politically active and occasionally violent

Review: The documentary ‘Clebs’ is an allegory for the human condition

Friday Sam Broadway - 11 Jun 2020

‘Clebs’, which documents more than 750 dogs at a sanctuary in Morocco, provides some timely symbolism as it points to human truths

Flight to to evacuate South Africans in Wuhan finally underway

Article Sipho Kings - 10 Mar 2020

A long-delayed flight to repatriate South African citizens from Wuhan will depart tonight and return on Friday the 13th, before a 21-day quarantine

AU commissioner’s job on the line

Africa Simon Allison - 7 Feb 2020

Smaïl Chergui may hold a powerful position, but he is a controversial figure

Beyond game day

Article Abderrahim Bourkia - 15 Aug 2019

Ultras or extreme fans of football clubs in Morocco use their collective identity to push for social and political demands

Bafana on verge of Afcon elimination after last-minute Morocco defeat

Article Luke Feltham - 1 Jul 2019

While conceding in the 89th minute surely felt gut-wrenching, Stuart Baxter can only blame himself and his men

Zamalek use penalty power to end 16-year African trophy drought

Article Agency - 28 May 2019

Mahmoud Alaa converted a 55th-minute VAR spot-kick to give Zamalek a 1-0 second-leg win over Renaissance Sportive Berkane of Morocco

Weaving the last threads of a dying art

Article Sophie Pons - 3 May 2019

Sophie Pons speaks to Abdelkader Ouazzani about how his profession of weaving is dying in Morocco

Morocco’s twin city blues

Africa Staff Reporter - 1 Feb 2019

Geographically, the cities of Rabat and Salé could not be closer together, but they are worlds apart

Moroccan saffron farmers battle knockoff spices

Africa Staff Reporter - 17 Dec 2018

In small plots below the snowy peaks of Mount Toubkal, saffron cultivation in Taliouine has remained largely unchanged for centuries

Morocco will not host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations: minister

Article Agency - 13 Dec 2018

Morocco and South Africa had been seen as the frontline contenders to host the competition, which is due to start on June 15

UN conference adopts migration pact despite withdrawals

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Dec 2018

The United States and at least 16 other countries either opted out or expressed concerns, with some claiming the pact infringes national sovereignty

Africa governance gains hampered by security, job fears — study

Africa Agency - 29 Oct 2018

The annual Ibrahim Index of African Governance also pointed to a deteriorating business climate and poor job creation

African trade far from free

Article Tebogo Tshwane - 13 Jul 2018

The continent’s leaders need to weigh up the pros and cons of intra-African agreements carefully before committing their nations to them

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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