Britain’s shameful role in blocking a non-racial franchise in South Africa: A new book lays bare England's treachery and connivance in denying black South Africans the vote. Perfidious Albion is a phrase that was used a great deal in the late 18th and early 19th century to describe Britain’s reputation in Europe for bad faith, reneging on agreements and outright treachery … [Read more...] about Britain’s shameful role in blocking a non-racial franchise in South Africa | The Conversation
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Why Britain’s decision to leave the EU is bad news for Africa | The Conversation
Why Britain's decision to leave the EU is bad news for Africa: Africa will feel the loss of the EU's influence in its relationship with Britain. ShutterstockThe fallout from the UK referendum that ended in victory for those wanting the country to exit from the European Union (EU) is still reverberating around the world. But what does it mean for Africa? The decision will … [Read more...] about Why Britain’s decision to leave the EU is bad news for Africa | The Conversation
South Africa’s Brait buys Britain’s New Look for $1.2 billion
The deal puts Brait, whose top shareholder is South African retail mogul Christo Wiese, in the middle of the crowded British high street, where New Look [NEWOON.UL] vies with Primark, part of AB Foods , giving the retailer an enterprise value of 1.9 billion pounds, which includes 1 billion pounds in debt. New Look had been eyeing a stock market listing when Brait swooped, with … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Brait buys Britain’s New Look for $1.2 billion
