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The SADC will regret its approach to Mozambique’s insurgence

Africa Webster Zambara & Annah Moyo-Kupeta - 13 Jul 2020

The SADC has been lackadaisical in its response to the insurgency in Mozambique and in so doing, is putting several other southern African countries at risk

Exclusive: The US military’s plans to cement its network of African bases

Africa Nick Turse - 1 May 2020

Formerly classified documents reveal an ambitious $330-million project to upgrade US military bases in Africa

Dramatic changes are coming to newsrooms across Africa

Article Christoph Plate - 29 Apr 2020

The pandemic could deliver a crippling blow to media houses across the continent

To really silence the guns, the AU’s resolve must be stronger

Africa Solomon Dersso - 5 Feb 2020

Conflict in Africa — and the world — is on the rise. The continent needs to take concrete measures to stop the escalating violence

The changing face of Burkina Faso’s terrorist threat

Africa Mahamoudou Savadogo - 29 Jan 2020

Burkina Faso has been experiencing regular attacks led by armed terrorist groups from neighbouring countries. Surrounded by six countries, it is the northern part...

Don’t disrupt Niger’s balancing act

Africa International Crisis Group - 24 Jan 2020

Europe must tread carefully or risk fuelling militancy and migration

An agenda for decent jobs in Africa

Africa Celestin Monga - 3 Jan 2020

Governments should adopt policies that promote external competitiveness and labour market initiatives as well as establish special economic zones

Nigeria’s border closure has implications for Africa’s economic integration

Africa Tahiru Azaaviele Liedong - 29 Oct 2019

Efforts to increase trade within the continent are being undermined from the start

No end in sight to Nigeria’s border closures

Africa Deutsche Welle 1 - 19 Sep 2019

Nigeria's borders crossings with Benin and Niger remain sealed despite a warning that the shutdown is harming prosperity

Why Africans can’t move freely within their own continent

Africa Staff Reporter - 14 Aug 2019

As things currently stand, only four member states (Mali, Niger, Rwanda and Sao Tome & Principe) have ratified the free movement protocol

Africa’s free trade agreement: Curse or blessing?

Article Deutsche Welle 1 - 10 Jul 2019

The African free trade agreement is hailed as a huge step forward by some, but criticized as a project with little chance of coming true by others

Courageous women work to end Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis

Africa Webster Zambara - 13 Dec 2018

The secessionist struggle has turned increasingly violent, with families fleeing and women violated

Niger’s democracy is on a good path

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Sep 2018

intellectual honesty and wisdom should guide Ibrahim Yacouba when he is informing people, especially those who lack information about my country.

Niger’s leaders have betrayed its founding principles

Africa Staff Reporter - 3 Aug 2018

Nigeriens have engaged in over six decades of painstaking work to build a strong nation. But Niger is no longer looked upon as a beacon of light

Algeria abandons hundreds more African migrants in desert

Africa Deutsche Welle 1 - 16 Jul 2018

A UN migration official has accused Algeria of leaving hundreds of African migrants stranded in the desert

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Unions cry foul over SABC dismissal costs and retrenchments

Sarah Smit - 21 Oct 2020

Broadcaster bodies say claims that a recent skills audit is unrelated to retrenchments are ‘irrational’

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Finance probe into the Ingonyama Trust Board goes ahead

Paddy Harper - 20 Oct 2020

The threat of legal action from ITB chairperson Jerome Ngwenya fails to halt forensic audit ordered by the land reform minister

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Fake trafficking news targets migrants

Jan Bornman - 20 Oct 2020

Exaggerated reports on social media of human trafficking syndicates snatching people in broad daylight legitimate xenophobia while deflecting from the real problems in society

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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

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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

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

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What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

A virtual card lets you pay online without ever having to take your card from your wallet or exposing your actual account information