Why South Africa's political and economic remains a 'very specific story' instead of a global one: Indeed, despite being the "S" in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China—the largest emerging economies in the world—the situation in South Africa appears to have very limited spill over for other markets, in spite of the fact that the country's $ 143 ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Why South Africa’s political and economic remains a ‘very specific story’ instead of a global one
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Merkel’s political allies vow united front on Brexit
Merkel’s political allies vow united front on Brexit: Europe’s most powerful political family said it will seek to ensure the rights of EU citizens in Britain continue, that Northern Ireland avoids a hard border with Ireland and that London settles its accounts on leaving. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Zuma: Cabinet reshuffle to improve efficiency and … [Read more...] about Merkel’s political allies vow united front on Brexit
SA News: A short history of market reactions to political events
A short history of market reactions to political events: What is clear, however, is that there is a definite pattern to how bond markets have reacted to political news in South Africa over the last few years. As the chart below shows, any threats to the stability of the National Treasury draw a negative reaction ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews South Africa's … [Read more...] about SA News: A short history of market reactions to political events
South Africa’s grants debacle: about political trickery, not separation of powers | The Conversation
South Africa's grants debacle: about political trickery, not separation of powers: South Africa's Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini with President Jacob Zuma. GCISThe social grants debacle in South Africa throws up a number of questions about the country’s state of politics, governance, leadership and democracy. A fundamental question pertains to an … [Read more...] about South Africa’s grants debacle: about political trickery, not separation of powers | The Conversation
Special Envoy Djinnit: on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, I recommit for an active participation of women in political and peace processes in Africa’s Great Lakes region
Special Envoy Djinnit: on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, I recommit for an active participation of women in political and peace processes in Africa’s Great Lakes region: On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, the United Nations Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region, Said Djinnit, calls on the stakeholders of the region to ensure that women … [Read more...] about Special Envoy Djinnit: on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, I recommit for an active participation of women in political and peace processes in Africa’s Great Lakes region
