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Despite last year’s riots, South Africa has been ranked 118 out of 163 countries in the 2022 Global Peace Index. Photo: Marco Longari/AFP
ZUMAUNREST

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

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

  • Sarah Smit
6 min read
Hard sell: South African retailer Shoprite has announced the closure of its stores in Nigeria (above) and Kenya, but retains a footprint in several other African countries. (Aminu Abubakar/AFP/Getty Images)
BUSINESSES

Shoprite among firms that failed in Africa, Europe, Australia

Corporate South Africa is feeling the Covid-19 pinch. But is there space for growth domestically?

  • Anathi Madubela
6 min read