South Africa: Cyril rebound falls flat
Hopes that Cyril Ramaphosa would quickly revitalise South Africa’s economy have been dashed, while political turmoil within the ruling ANC threatens his authority.
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Silicosis deal offers way forward for South African mining
A historic $400m fund for workers stricken with lung diseases shows that mining houses are finally owning up to past injustices.
Defending Mandela’s legacy
The CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation explains why the organisation felt impelled to call for the resignation of President Zuma and take a stand on its founder’s principles.
South Africa: Investors look to capitalise on the ‘Cyril factor’
Consumers are spending more and investors are showing greater confidence in the South African economy under the new president. However, question marks remain over the direction of reform.
South Africa finally approves $4.7bn renewable energy deal
South Africa has signed the long-delayed renewable energy contracts worth R55.92bn ($4.7bn).
A new era for South Africa?
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s moves toward economic reform have aroused optimism in the business community, but he faces strong challenges from both inside and outside the ANC.
Exclusive: Interview with Nhlanhla Nene, SA’s Minister of Finance
The freshly reappointed South African finance minister talks to African Business about pursuing the tough but essential reforms that South Africa so desperately needs.
Moody’s gives Ramaphosa’s South Africa, a positive but cautious economic outlook
Less than 100 days into office, Cyril Ramaphosa’s new reform-minded government has already helped South Africa avoid the much-feared junk status downgrade, with Moody’s Investor …
South Africa Land Reform: Mercury Rising?
With the South African parliament adopting a motion on Land Reform by 241 votes in support and 83 against, the resolution allowing land expropriation without …
Nene and Gordhan return as Ramaphosa shuffles the deck
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has conducted his first major cabinet reshuffle.