South Africa's crisis: Calling things by their true name: Protesters hold banners during a mass protest in Pretoria calling for President Jacob Zuma to step down. Kim Ludbrook/EPAFrustrated by the promiscuous use of the accusation of “corruption” to cover all sins, in recent days some scholars of contemporary South African politics have offered alternative framings. Indeed, it … [Read more...] about South Africa’s crisis: Calling things by their true name | The Conversation
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Public enterprises played a big part in South Africa’s credit ratings downgrade | The Conversation
Public enterprises played a big part in South Africa’s credit ratings downgrade: ShutterstockWith the broader implications of last week’s cabinet reshuffle in South Africa still being digested, capital markets have been quick to react. It took only a few days for S&P to formally report on its rating action in which it downgraded South Africa’s foreign currency government … [Read more...] about Public enterprises played a big part in South Africa’s credit ratings downgrade | The Conversation
Brexit and economic deceleration in China pose risks for Africa’s growth says ECA director
APO News from Africa: Brexit and economic deceleration in China pose risks for Africa’s growth says ECA director: Africa’s economy is set to feel the effects of Brexit following Britain’s formal trigger Wednesday of the two-year exit process from the European Union after last year’s historic referendum vote to leave the EU. Director Adam Elhiraika of the … [Read more...] about Brexit and economic deceleration in China pose risks for Africa’s growth says ECA director
SA News: Moody’s considers South Africa’s investment rating
Moody's considers South Africa's investment rating: JOHANNESBURG – Ratings agency Moody's has placed South Africa on review for a downgrade, a decision that was sparked by the recent cabinet resuffle. Moody's says it is assessing the economic impact of the changes to leadership in key government ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews S&P cuts South Africa to junk as Zuma … [Read more...] about SA News: Moody’s considers South Africa’s investment rating
Why South Africa’s social grants aren’t eradicating malnutrition | The Conversation
Why South Africa's social grants aren't eradicating malnutrition: Some 17 million South Africans rely on social grants. Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersA national sigh of relief should follow the Constitutional Court ruling that ensures the uninterrupted payment of social grants in South Africa. And some praise might follow the slight increases in monthly social grant payments to more … [Read more...] about Why South Africa’s social grants aren’t eradicating malnutrition | The Conversation
