Slow lane South Africa: Corruption allegations hang over failed $400m e-tolls saga Conceived in 2005 in the heart of South Africa's wealthiest province, the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) had lofty goals of serving ... as a model for e-tolling motorists in Africa's largest auto market.
Cusp of Recovery South Africa may be a winner from Chinese reopening as Nigeria misses the bus South Africa’s economy may be a winner from the decision by Chinese authorities to back away from their zero-Covid policy, while Nigeria has ... failed to position itself to take advantage, economists say.
Game of Thrones South Africa: Why is Zuma criminally prosecuting Ramaphosa? This month, South Africa’s high court temporarily prohibited ex-president Jacob Zuma from privately prosecuting President Cyril Ramaphosa. ... Observers say this is a continuation of a ‘judicial warfare’ stratregy that, for years, Zuma and his proxies have tinkered with to cripple Ramaphosa.
CHEQUEBOOK DIPLOMACY South Africa: Just Transition’s partners should do more, says Finance minister Godongwana South Africa’s $8.5bn Just Energy Transition partners, including the US, could do more and should factor greater grant funding in the pledged ... package deal, says Finance minister Enoch Godongwana.
Stronger than ever Russia – South Africa: Despite pressure to take sides, Ramaphosa welcomes Lavrov’s visit Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to South Africa kicks off a year rich in cooperation between Pretoria and Moscow, much to ... the chagrin of those who have wanted to isolate Russia ever since it invaded Ukraine.
TURNING TIDE? South Africa: Bonds, equities poised to gain from US downside risks Renewed investor appetite for risk and yield, coupled with a cooldown on US assets, could benefit South Africa, a proxy for emerging markets, ... Bank of America Global Research experts say.
rallying South Africa: Can the new pro-Zuma RETMO party topple Ramaphosa? Stung by the victory of arch-enemy President Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC presidential elections in mid-December, some leaders of the ANC faction ... loyal to ex-president Jacob Zuma have announced that they are quitting the ruling ANC party to form a new far-left, party called the Radical Economic Transformation Movement (RETMO).
MAPPING THE FUTURE South Africa: 10 facts on green hydrogen transitioning coal-based economy As the most coal-dependent country in the G20, South Africa’s road to net zero will be paved with green hydrogen, according to the government ... and energy sector.
Faded Jewel South Africa: Party may be over for Naspers investors as Tencent growth stalls Investors for years have applied a heavy discount to the basket of assets held by South Africa’s Naspers, where a dual system of voting rights ... ensures insider control.
alluring entrée From Morocco to South Africa: The five must-see African films at Sundance festival After two years of virtual adaptations, the Sundance film festival returns to its home in Park City, Utah for a full-fledged physical ... edition.