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Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband gets 20 years after criminal conviction in murder trial
Gisèle Pelicot said the struggle had been “very hard” and that she had praised the other victims of sexual assault after 51 people were all […]
After weeks of tumult, what’s following for Trudeau? His choices, explained
This year, Chrystia Freeland’s resignation from the finance ministry revived calling for Justin Trudeau to step over or hold an election. With 2025 set to […]
Africa’s cities are growing chaotically fast, but there’s still time to get things right – insights from experts
Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of millions. In Africa, urbanisation […]
Kenya’s Hustler Fund is a flop. Why president Ruto’s plan to loan money to entrepreneurs hasn’t worked
It’s two years since Kenyan president William Ruto, in what seemed like a political gamble, rolled out a government-run microcredit scheme popularised as the Hustler […]
Mozambique in post-election turmoil: economic policies that could make a difference
Turmoil following presidential and parliamentary elections in Mozambique has been severe. Preliminary official results from the 2024 elections indicated a landslide win by the ruling […]
Brics+ countries are determined to trade in their own currencies – but can it work?
Brics+ countries are exploring how they can foster greater use of local currencies in their trade, instead of relying on a handful of major currencies, […]
Climate shocks and the economy: we asked South Africa’s central bank what role it plays in bringing stability
Climate change poses economic and social risks which can affect the workings of the financial system – the complex interaction of financial institutions and markets. […]
South Africa’s poverty relief grant should be increased rather than paid to more people – economists explain why
South Africa’s unemployment rate stands at a staggering 33.5%, one of the highest in the world. Coupled with an alarming poverty rate – where more […]
South Africa has taken over the G20 presidency from Brazil – what lessons can it learn?
South Africa has taken over the presidency of the world’s premier economic forum, the G20, from Brazil. The G20 presidency operates on a troika system […]