South Africa

‘A LONG GAME’

South Africa: Logistics firm Transnet too risky for private investors

The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has accused Transnet of running a “deeply flawed” third-party access process, urging the government ... to reconsider such a step by the state-owned logistics company.

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DEBT PRESSURE

Africa: Banks under pressure as inflation eroding household income

Prevailing high inflation and rising interest rates will likely push banks in Africa’s largest economies to tighten lending and increase provisioning, ... says Moody’s Investors Service.

history of a murder

South Africa: Walus and Hani – the murder that still creates ripples 30 years later

Janusz Walus is no ordinary criminal in South Africa – and Chris Hani, his victim, is now a saint. ...

NO STRANDED ASSETS

South Africa: Sasol pins future on gas as a transition feedstock

Successful debt reduction and a positive Brent crude oil price outlook have resulted in S&P Global Ratings upgrading Sasol’s credit ratings, ... but the company’s carbon-intensive value chain weakens its competitive edge.

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South Africa top stories

Slow lane

South Africa: Corruption allegations hang over failed $400m e-tolls saga

Cusp of Recovery

South Africa may be a winner from Chinese reopening as Nigeria misses the bus

Game of Thrones

South Africa: Why is Zuma criminally prosecuting Ramaphosa?

Slow lane

South Africa: Corruption allegations hang over failed $400m e-tolls saga

Cusp of Recovery

South Africa may be a winner from Chinese reopening as Nigeria misses the bus

Game of Thrones

South Africa: Why is Zuma criminally prosecuting Ramaphosa?

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South Africa coal miners eye rail investments as crumbling infrastructure depresses exports

KING COAL

South Africa’s next Eskom CEO ignores coal at their peril – Bayoglu

André De Ruyter failed to fix load shedding at Eskom because he concentrated too much on renewable energy and not enough on coal-fired generation, ... Vuslat Bayoglu, managing director of mining investment company Menar, tells The Africa Report.

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old habits

Three charged over racist fight at South Africa pool

A white South African man charged with attempted murder for alleged involvement in an altercation with two black teenagers was released on bail ... on Thursday, in a racially charged case that has shocked the nation.

rebound travel

Egypt, South Africa, Morocco: Africa’s most popular destinations In 2022

Despite being badly hit by Covid-19’s arrival in 2020, African tourism is rebounding two years later. ...

quiet diplomacy

South Africa – Zimbabwe: ANC signals strong support for Mnangagwa

In mid-December, Fikile Mbalula, the newly elected African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general, says the ruling party does not support ... regime change in troubled neighbouring Zimbabwe.

'The Daily Show'

Legacy left by South Africa’s Trevor Noah in US late-night TV

When South African comedian Trevor Noah made his debut on 'The Daily Show' in 2015, he arrived with the promise that he would try not to make ... his long-running predecessor Jon Stewart seem like a "crazy old dude who left his inheritance to some random kid from Africa".

scale up

Standard Bank plans corporate and investment bank expansion in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire

Standard Bank plans to establish a corporate and investment banking (CIB) presence in Senegal and grow its existing operation in Côte d’Ivoire ... as part of a plan to scale up in west Africa.

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