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Why do presidents cling to power?

Africa Simon Allison, Dhashen Moodley & Kiri Rupiah - 24 Aug 2020

Four former heads of state speak about what being president is actually like

Digital financial services could fast-track UN SDGs

Opinion Osahon Akpata - 27 May 2020

COMMENT The world is going through unprecedented challenges caused by a novel,...

Some African countries are choosing livelihoods over lockdowns

Africa Chude Jideonwo & Damola Morenikeji - 27 May 2020

The methods that work in Western nations rarely translate into African contexts

At war with Covid-19: Opportunities for Africa?

Africa Martin Rupiya - 23 Apr 2020

Civil-military relations across the continent are tenuous, at best. Covid-19 may have given African governments an opportunity to create a new social compact with their citizens

Faure Gnassingbe: Togo leader treads in father’s steps

Africa Celia Lebur - 24 Feb 2020

The risk of jihadist contagion in West Africa

Africa Crisis Group - 30 Dec 2019

Faced with jihadist breakthrough in Burkina Faso, neighbouring states in the Gulf of Guinea increasingly fear attacks in their own territories

Vipers, cobras and cures: Why there is an antivenom crisis

Africa Lea Surugue - 4 Oct 2019

Each year, millions will be bitten by venomous snakes and antivenom will remain painfully out of reach for many victims

What’s behind the Equatoguinean-Cameroonian border wall plan?

Africa Benita Van Eyssen & Moki Kindzeka - 19 Aug 2019

It is not unusual for Equatorial Guinea to seal its border with Cameroon. But a plan to build a solid border wall has Cameroonians fuming

Doing the ‘tramadol dance’: What this latest craze says about pill addiction

Article Laura Salm Reifferscheidt - 16 Aug 2019

The illicit trade in this painkiller has become the stuff of ballads and dance halls but its abuse is threatening to condemn those in real need

Togo: internal squabbles cause opposition to crumble

Africa Emile Kouton - 25 Mar 2019

The people of Togo are feeling disillusioned with the country's opposition leaders, saying that they were "deceived" and "disappointed"

Tensions simmer in restive Togo

Africa Shola Lawal - 1 Mar 2019

Governance is a family business but a new generation of protesters is trying to disrupt the old order

Resistance to genetically modified seeds in Africa

Article Deutsche Welle 1 - 23 Jul 2018

There is some resistance on the continent and debate on preserving its traditional seed base instead

New Togo fishing port stokes coastal erosion fears

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Jul 2018

Erosion affects coastal communities around the world but is becoming a major environmental and social problem in Togo

The flame of justice flickers on

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2018

A new breed of African freedom fighter is emerging, challenging authoritarianism with pure ideas that seek nothing but progress through liberty

Casualties mount in Togo protests

Africa Emile Kouton - 20 Oct 2017

Opposition ire over the president’s extended term in office spilled over into the streets this week

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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

National

Durban city manager says NPA erred in his bail conditions

des erasmus - 28 Oct 2020

The corruption-fraught metro is coming to grips with having a municipal manager who is on bail for graft, yet has returned to work

National

SA justice delays extradition of paedophile to UK

Sarah Smit - 27 Oct 2020

Efforts to bring Lee Nigel Tucker to justice have spanned 16 years and his alleged victims have waited for 30 years

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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

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'