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Africa's Strategic Leverage Tested by Governance Gaps and Foreign Power Competition
Institutional capacity and governance failures constrain Africa's ability to leverage geopolitical positioning.
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Africa
Business & Economy
Border Friction Drives Up Borrowing Costs, Cuts Investment Across Africa
July 24, 2026
Crime & Investigation
Murder probe launched into death of South Africa anti-migrant activist Somgxada
July 16, 2026
Africa
India-Africa Trade Summit Tests Delivery of Political Pledges Into Working Deals
June 30, 2026
Markets
Business & Economy
Isuzu Cuts Supply Chain Costs with New Gqeberha Press Shop
Manufacturing facility consolidates production and reduces transport costs across African operations.
Business & Economy
Amazon Expands South Africa Operations After Two Decades of Engineering Work
Cloud infrastructure and retail operations drive decade-long expansion across the continent
Mzansi Life
Eskom Braces for Winter Crisis as Cold Weather Threatens Fresh Blackout Cycle
South Africa faces potential winter power disruptions amid grid vulnerability concerns.
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South Africa's Household Savings Crisis Deepens; Negative Rate Signals Debt-Driven Consump
Netball South Africa Locks Water Supply Deal; aQuellé Backs League and National Teams
Actress Abroad Reckons With Three Years Away; South African Expats Share Her Longing
SARS Ramps Up Residency Audits; Expats Face Stricter Proof Requirements
Crime & Investigation
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Prosecution alleges special forces involvement in detective's death; custody and trial delays persist.
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Police data reveals massive processing gaps in murder, rape and assault cases
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Convictions expose procurement gaps in Eskom's power generation operations.
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Police transition to murder investigation after forensic findings at Mpumalanga lodge.
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China's Infrastructure Push Reshapes Africa's Digital Backbone, Raising Control Questions
Chinese financing and technology reshape continental connectivity while raising questions about long-term operational autonomy.