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Former president and his new MK party could squeeze the governing ANC in May’s poll
RwandAir was concerned about reputational risk associated with British government’s contentious scheme
Controversial biodiversity strategy aims to extract economic value in new ways to benefit Black communities
Economists sceptical about the so-called ZiG since many people prefer to keep their money at home
Thirty years on, the new regime has forged a stable state but at a cost — and international justice is still seeking ways to punish and protect
Our bilateral relations have always been economically beneficial on both sides
The continent is a big net importer of food but optimists say better seed varieties and greater use of fertilisers are potentially transformational
The cult adventure outfit has taken their easy-riding ethos to the Western Cape
Moscow has been quick to pledge its support to African countries with nuclear energy ambitions
Hungry to diversify their economies beyond fossil fuels, Middle Eastern powers are investing in the resources needed to produce clean energy
Rivals to ruling ANC have pitched the death penalty and mass expulsions to a restless electorate
Covering letter sent to migrants previously targeted with removal to Rwanda creates impression they would not be sent to African nation
Country’s youngest ever leader faces ‘massive expectation’ from voters
Poor harvests in critical production areas in west Africa double global prices in two months
Ruling party rival concedes defeat as preliminary results point to big win for Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Bankrupt southern African nation moves closer to exiting default with revised bondholder arrangement
West African country steps up scrutiny of world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange
The global conscience moves in mysterious ways
Funding comes as bloc faces political pressure to cut arrival numbers
Release of pupils snatched in Kaduna state is a boost for Bola Tinubu’s government
Previously stable west African democracy was hit by protests ahead of Sunday election
Opponents say position of ANC’s Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is ‘untenable’
Imminent arrest of Markus Jooste for fraud was part of efforts to show country is intent on tackling white collar crime
The country’s storage and supply network is underdeveloped, but simple solutions can bring big benefits
South Africa’s regulator had inflicted Jooste with record $25mn fine for role in country’s biggest corporate scandal
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