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South Africa secures Chinese power equipment deals to ease rolling blackouts
Government secures preliminary commitments from Chinese manufacturers to address electricity shortages affecting millions.
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South Africa's Factories Fade as Businesses Hoard Cash, Threatening Jobs
Corporate cash hoarding deepens manufacturing decline and job losses across South Africa
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US Map Blunder Undermines HIV Policy Credibility as Africa Faces Funding Crisis
Cartographic errors raise doubts about US commitment to HIV transition agreements with African partners.
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Africa's governance crisis threatens millions of jobs and economic opportunity
Weak governance and policy instability block investment needed for jobs and economic growth across the continent.
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Young South Africans reshape national priorities; gender equality and safety lead shift
Gen Z's values reshape how South African businesses and institutions operate.
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South Africa's Femicide Crisis: Why Some Cases Get Attention, Others Fade
Unequal visibility shapes which femicide cases capture national attention and public pressure.
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Currency Rigging Case Collapses: What South Africans Lose as Banks Win
June 30, 2026
South Africa Opens Call for Arts and Culture Award Nominations Through July 2026
July 14, 2026
Africa's AI Investment Gap Widens as Global Spending Surges Past $1 Trillion
August 04, 2026
South Africa Eyes Stronger Global Standing After Glasgow Games Performance
August 01, 2026
Parliament to demand answers from MTN over stalled data protection rules
July 27, 2026