BRICS bank must be in Africa, says Zuma

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The intended Brics development bank must be located in Africa as there’s a greater need for financing on the continent, President Jacob Zuma said at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa earlier today. [Read more]

World Economic Forum on Africa 2013: Why we still have work to do

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Finweek correspondent Liesl Peyper takes a look at the 2013 Africa Competitiveness Report revealed at the World Economic Forum briefing in Cape Town today, and why Africa still has work to do. [Read more]

Why SA politics frustrates us

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As South Africans we seem to celebrate mediocrity – at least as far as governance issues are concerned.

Top ANC leaders arrested

In connection with charges of fraud, corruption and money-laundering to the value of R49m.

SABC drama unfolds in parliament

More drama at the public broadcaster

Hu’s out, but who is in?

Whilst China remains an enigma for many, and the process behind the leadership transition is also a mystery, we are optimistic that the policymakers taking over in 2013 understand the requirements to stabilise the Party as well as the domestic economy.

Exodus from COPE continues

South Africa is experiencing a “reconfiguration of opposition politics”

MP asked to sit “flea infested body” down

There is never a dull moment in South African politics and today was no exception.

The scariest number from the Adcorp Employment Index

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South Africa needs to start paying attention to its agriculture sector if it is serious about tackling unemployment

“Coega is no white elephant”

Right of reply from the Coega Development Corporation