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Africa’s migration challenge cannot be resolved through enforcement alone. Nor can it be addressed through abstract continental declarations disconnected from implementation realities.

From migration pressure to development architecture: Why Africa needs an economic diplomacy framework

At present, most policy responses remain fragmented. Governments focus on border enforcement, documentation systems, policing and short-term political responses. Yet these…

Upcoming: Mountain View
Business Precinct, midway
between Durbanville and the
new airport, will be home to
the northern suburbs’ newest
industrial expansion. Photos: GASS
Architects, Stellenbosch

Airports equal real estate catalysts

When airports are developed, so is the property surrounding them. The ‘city’ essentially grows around the new airport

Concerns: Local residents gather to voice their opposition to the construction of the Polihali Dam in Lesotho, as part of the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

‘Our Land, Our Lives’: Lesotho villagers challenge Gauteng water scheme

Lesotho villagers allege unsafe conditions and no accountability in the scheme to supply Gauteng

Mad dash: Most of the sudden influx of prospecting applications are for lithium, but include dozens of other critical minerals. Pictured here is the SA Lithium Mine near Umzumbe. Photo: Supplied

Mining red flags along KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast

Thirteen prospecting applications have been submitted to the department of minerals and petroleum resources by seven companies since 2023

South Africa’s digital economy is being undermined by local beneficiation for copper, which has become an essential mineral in the age of artificial intelligence — from data centres, electricity cables and battery storage. (Flickr)

Copper will determine South Africa’s digital economy success

The economy is expected to create a jobs boom if the country can fix its electricity grid and meet the increasing demand for local copper beneficiation

Mixed bag: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Operation Vulindlela is
stronger on policy than implementation. Photo: GCIS

Operation Vulindlela: Big on policy but low on results

Only 3% of reform work under phase two of the economic readjustment initiative has been completed, about 27% is delayed or off track, and 53% is under way

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says South Africa’s well-developed financial sector has the potential to be the continent’s powerhouse.

South Africa must unlock financial sector for growth, says African Development Bank

The AfDB says the country’s economy continues to underperform, weighed down by structural deficiencies that constrain the financial sector

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has approved a temporary increase in water abstraction by Rand Water to stabilise Gauteng’s strained municipal water systems (DWS/X)

Water and sanitation department ramping up reforms, interventions to avoid water crisis

Of South Africa’s 144 water service authorities, 105 are performing ‘dismally’, according to Minister Pemmy Majodina

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero. (Lubabalo Lesolle/Gallo Images)

Joburg Crisis Alliance questions ‘quick wins’ focus of presidential working group

Civil society says officials should break the cycle of grand promises and weak follow-through if Johannesburg is to be rebuilt into a world-class city

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has invited new investors to take advantage of opportunities in the ‘rising’ province

Investors to pump R70.8 billion into KwaZulu-Natal

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has invited new investors to take advantage of opportunities in the ‘rising’ province

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa: Sovereign wealth fund delayed, but will happen

The president said the fund would not be an additional burden to taxpayers because it would be financed by dividends from ‘well managed’ state-owned entities

In post-apartheid South Africa, the system has evolved but has fundamentally stayed the same, triggering an inter-generational cycle of displacement. (Fredrik Lerneryd)

The scars of migrant labour endure on black families

In post-apartheid South Africa, the system has evolved but has fundamentally stayed the same, triggering an inter-generational cycle of displacement

Construction of the Matatiele sports centre started in 2028 and is yet to be finished. Photos by Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik

Matatiele sports centre remains unfinished after six years and R37 million spent

The municipality says more than R35-million has been spent so far, but residents nearby say no workers have been on site since April

With more talk than action, a lack of technical expertise is holding the government back from delivery and causing an exodus of engineers from the country

Professionalising the state is the only way to develop infrastructure

With more talk than action, a lack of technical expertise is holding the government back from delivery and causing an exodus of engineers from the country

Carefully now: President Cyril Ramaphosa has his temperature taken. (ER Lombard/Gallo Images)

Infrastructure key to economic recovery — Ramaphosa

The governing party wants localisation at the centre of its infrastructure-led strategy

Increased accessibility to housing subsidies, acceptance of alternative building materials and the opportunity to create jobs makes a strong case for sustained economic and social development.

The state must prioritise a residential housing construction programme

This will help boost the economy, create jobs and give people decent housing, which is a basic right

Energy share: Workers weld wind turbines. The European Union’s economic recovery is based on the Green Deal and business in South Africa is ready for this. (Norm Betts/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Jury’s out on green recovery

Public-private partnerships and big infrastructure builds have been suggested as ways to boost South Africa’s flagging economy. Another option to consider is green bonds, which…

DBSA is a key funder in various projects under REIPP. (Photo: David Harrison)

The DBSA finances climate-friendly infrastructure

The bank manages the design and construction of key projects in education, health, housing and renewable energy

Brandell Turner of TNK Attorneys believes that PPPs can benefit the government, the companies involved and the South African public. (Photos: Sean Wilson, Focal Fusion Photography)

PPPs can fund public infrastructure – essential in the African context

Are public-private partnerships capable of delivering real value or are they at risk of self-congratulatory spending and recognition?

Lerato Ngozwana accepted the Top Employers award on behalf of Sanral

The road to success is always under construction

Sanral is proud to be voted one of South Africa’s Top Employers 2019