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South Africa finance minister says dropping VAT hike would have severe consequences
South Africa's finance minister has said that failing to raise the value-added tax rate from May would cause severe harm to ...
Can Africa’s EV revolution support rural women?
Rural women are being left behind in Africa’s electric vehicle revolution. But one company thinks it has the answer.
Map Shows US Travel Warnings for Africa Right Now
A Newsweek-created graphic shows the various travel advisories currently in place across Africa, including the no-go zones.
South Africa Urges Stronger Response to Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak
South Africa needs to intensify efforts to curb an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that has resulted in restriction of ...
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Trump tariffs threaten 35,000 jobs, entire towns in South Africa’s citrus sector, farmers group says
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South Africa's diplomatic relations at stake with Jonas' US envoy appointment
Mcebisi Jonas's appointment as South Africa's special envoy to the US has sparked criticism and raised questions about diplomatic relations, following tensions between the two nations.
Tanzania Threatens to Block South Africa, Malawi Farming Imports
Tanzania will impose trade barriers on agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi if the two countries don’t lift ...
Should Africa be worried about earthquakes?
Myanmar's deadly earthquake has raised alarms beyond Southeast Asia. In Africa, fault lines stretching across the continent ...