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Africa

/ 29 October 2022

Paraffin lamps go out across Africa, thanks to solar

Off-grid solar services using mobile payments deliver affordable,
clean energy solutions

By Seth Onyango

Politics

/ 22 October 2022

Instead of focusing on economic growth, ANC leaders are fighting for positions — Mcebisi Jonas

The former deputy finance minister has offered a stinging analysis of the electoral bill, calling it constitutionally flawed

By Lizeka Tandwa

The Green Guardian

/ 5 October 2022

Deadlock in South Africa’s $8.5bn climate funding talks

Negotiators are concerned that 80% of the money promised by the UK, US, Germany, France and the European Union is in the form of high interest loans

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By Mandisa Nyathi

Business

/ 17 August 2022

Digital ‘disruptor’ eats jobs at SA banks amid unemployment crisis

With fewer people visiting branches, opting to seek services online, something has to give

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By Sarah Smit

Opinion

/ 18 June 2022

OPINION | Epidemic of domestic violence in Africa must be stopped

Instead of colluding with perpetrators of sexual violence, faith institutions and leaders could play a role in reducing the incidence of such acts

By Tijani Salami and Jane Otai

Business

/ 7 April 2022

Treasury’s most senior official to leave in June

Dondo Mogajane is set to pursue new opportunities outside the public sector after his contract as treasury director general expires

By Sarah Smit

The Green Guardian

/ 26 March 2022

‘Rhino bond’ charges onto markets to save South African animals

Investors will see returns if the critically endangered rhino population increases in two designated South African parks

By Heather Scott

National

/ 10 March 2022

South Africa remains most unequal country, World Bank report finds

South Africa ranks first among 164 countries worldwide in the World Bank’s global poverty database

By Eunice Masson

Opinion

/ 14 February 2022

Restructured SA economy must include a comprehensive social policy

South Africa needs a profound restructuring of state-capital relations, coupled with a comprehensive social policy, to address unemployment, poverty and inequality

By Vusi Gumede

Friday

/ 4 February 2022

Circadian rhythms: The many layers of Lagos

With the prosperity of the 1970s a thing of the past, the International Monetary Fund-authored austerity of the 1980s gave birth to the hybridised fuji music

By Mallam Mudi Yahaya

Africa

/ 24 January 2022

Foreign aid is not ‘aiding’ the development of Nigeria

Because foreign aid is not effective in helping African countries achieve their development goals, the ‘aid sector’ needs to be reformed

By Sunday Jerome Salami

Business

/ 21 January 2022

South Africa gets R11-bn booster shot from the World Bank to fight Covid-19

As the country battles the pandemic, the World Bank loan will assist to boost the economy

By Anathi Madubela

The Green Guardian

/ 20 December 2021

Reforestation boosts planet’s green lungs

A new study shows the past 20 years of forest regeneration and reforestation efforts globally have contributed to the restoration of carbon sinks

By Tunicia Phillips

The Green Guardian

/ 11 December 2021

Study: Bill Gates promoted fertilisers are more damaging than previously thought

No to ‘climate-stupid’ agriculture

By Tunicia Phillips

National

/ 6 December 2021

Medical association considers legal action over government’s failure to place junior doctors

More than 2 400 interns and over 2 200 community service doctors are still awaiting placements, which are necessary to complete the statutory requirements so they can practice

By Eunice Masson

Opinion

/ 25 October 2021

South Africa must approach its energy transition pragmatically

A sensible climate policy must balance the imperative of decarbonisation, socioeconomic policy and security of supply considerations

By Mzukisi Qobo

Africa

/ 16 October 2021

Covid-19 border closures hit Zimbabwe’s women traders hard

The past 18 months have been tough for women cross-border traders, who saw their income vanish when borders closed

By Marko Phiri

Opinion

/ 13 October 2021

What developing countries need to reach net zero

Wealthier countries need to give emerging economies three resources: time to adapt, financial support and policy assistance

By V Shankar

Business

/ 11 October 2021

Post-riot township economy is uncertain, but established investors won’t leave easily

July’s violence and looting dealt a blow to business confidence

By Sarah Smit

Opinion

/ 10 October 2021

South Africa needs to breed ‘unicorns’

A start-up Act that changes exchange control, tax and labour laws will help innovation-driven tech start-ups thrive

By Melvyn Lubega

Business

/ 7 October 2021

SA one of the biggest spenders on social assistance globally — World Bank

Social grants are by far the largest facet of South Africa’s social protection system in terms of the number of people covered, according to the World Bank

By Anathi Madubela

Opinion

/ 5 October 2021

Social welfare: Investment not debt, taxation and consumption

A rebuttal to Colin Coleman’s remarks at the National Investment Dialogue suggests South Africa certainly has a debt problem

By Isaah Mhlanga

Opinion

/ 18 September 2021

Afghan women face threat of a new age of darkness

The Taliban must respect women’s rights if it is serious about fostering economic development

By Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg

Business

/ 5 September 2021

Telkom’s new CEO calls for end to spectrum auction delays

Serame Taukobong says, if done right, the auction of new broadband spectrum will help level the playing field

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By Sarah Smit

Education

/ 30 August 2021

‘Generational catastrophe’ — Motshekga sounds alarm on missed school

The basic education department has clearly outlined why school must not be skipped

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By Luke Feltham

Business

/ 14 August 2021

Medupi fails two tests already

The new plant can’t meet World Bank’s loan conditions or sulphur emissions limits

By Tunicia Phillips

Opinion

/ 8 August 2021

Consolidating government finances is a tall order

Ramaphosa needs to build broad political consensus if he is to have any chance of pursuing his fiscal and structural reform agenda

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By Jabulani Sikhakhane

Business

/ 5 August 2021

South Africa’s audit independence tops World Bank rankings

Only two countries received a perfect score in latest report on national audit institutions

By Luke Feltham

The Green Guardian

/ 31 July 2021

R15m to rid Gauteng of dirty air

The World Bank is funding a plan to deal with air pollution in Ekurhuleni, Tshwane and Johannesburg

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