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IMF rankings keep South Africa as Africa's top economy
IMF data may crown the continent, but delivery tests the state
Business & Economy
Ramaphosa pushes mineral beneficiation to lure investment
Gamsberg zinc expansion doubles capacity as Pretoria courts beneficiation capital
Business & Economy
Africa's Top Economies Post Sharp Financial Score Rebound
AFMI's 10th edition shows reform gains, but market depth still lags issuance
Politics & Governance
South Africa's Public Services Face Trust Crisis as Citizens Demand Reliable Water, Power,
Majority of South Africans lose confidence in government's ability to deliver essential services.
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Sputnik opens African bureaus with official backing
Officials in Pretoria and Dodoma endorse the agency's new African editorial centres
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Politics & Governance
The day apartheid silenced Percy Qoboza's press, and why it still matters
The long read
The long read
Africa faces isolation as global cooperation weakens; small nations lose voice
Weakening global institutions threaten African nations' ability to negotiate collectively on security, trade and climate.
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South Africa's Coalition Fractures Over Energy, Inflation, and Corruption Disputes
May 22, 2026
Debt beats hospitals in 25 African states, Lamola says
October 14, 2026
South Africa's Future Paths: What Citizens Face by 2034
July 04, 2026
Hunger Crisis Looms as 49 Million Face Food Insecurity Across Africa
August 09, 2026
South Africa's Grid Expansion Could Revive Factory Jobs, President Says
August 14, 2026