UPDATE 1-South Africa's rand sinks to 1-week low amid row over central bank role: Johannesburg in the news: UPDATE 1-South Africa's rand sinks to 1-week low amid row over central bank role: JOHANNESBURG, June 5 (Reuters) – South Africa's rand continued to weaken against the dollar on Wednesday, sliding to a fresh one-week low, … – Google Alert … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-South Africa’s rand sinks to 1-week low amid row over central bank role
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More work lies ahead to make Africa’s new free trade area succeed | The Conversation
More work lies ahead to make Africa's new free trade area succeed: The port of Mombasa in Kenya, which was the first country, with Ghana, to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Agreement in 2018. ShutterstockAt a time when the global trade regime is under attack, the African Union (AU) is celebrating the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), … [Read more...] about More work lies ahead to make Africa’s new free trade area succeed | The Conversation
South Africa’s “new dawn” should be built on evidence-based policy | The Conversation
South Africa's "new dawn" should be built on evidence-based policy: President Cyril Ramaphosa must prioritise evidence-based policy making. GovernmentZA/FlickrSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa was elected on the promise of bringing a “new dawn” to the country. There are clear signs that he is trying to make this happen. He’s reconfigured his cabinet. He’s also made … [Read more...] about South Africa’s “new dawn” should be built on evidence-based policy | The Conversation
What the Timol judgment means for ending South Africa’s culture of impunity | The Conversation
What the Timol judgment means for ending South Africa's culture of impunity: Ahmed Timol, pictured in the centre of the 2nd row, was a teacher when he was killed by South African police. ahmedtimol.co.zaA South African court has ruled that a security policeman has to stand trial for his role in the killing of an anti-apartheid activist nearly 48 years ago. It’s a judgment that … [Read more...] about What the Timol judgment means for ending South Africa’s culture of impunity | The Conversation
Living off trash: South Africa’s waste pickers reclaim the streets
Living off trash: South Africa's waste pickers reclaim the streets: Johannesburg in the news: Living off trash: South Africa's waste pickers reclaim the streets: JOHANNESBURG, May 31 — In the shadows of the high-rise offices in Johannesburg's wealthy Sandton district, Thembekile Mokoena concealed her … – Google Alert – Johannesburg SAHRC condemns … [Read more...] about Living off trash: South Africa’s waste pickers reclaim the streets
