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South Africa's Growth Masks a Critical Gap in How the Nation Measures Prosperity
Population expansion outpaces economic growth, masking stagnation in per-capita prosperity.
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Fossil Fuels Remain Global Energy Mainstay as Renewables Struggle for Scale
Import-dependent economies seek African energy sources amid geopolitical supply disruptions.
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Court Challenges State's Power to Seize Property Without Compensation
Constitutional court examines whether state can seize land without paying owners.
Senior Police Officials Face Criminal Referrals in Corruption Inquiry Report to President
Inquiry sends criminal referrals against police officials to investigative task team
Prosecutors Shore Up Corruption Case Against Ex-Defence Minister With Corroborating Witnes
Prosecutors present corroborating witnesses and financial evidence in high-profile corruption trial
Court Weighs Constitutional Limits on South Africa's Expropriation Powers
Judicial review tests the scope of state power to seize property for public purposes.
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South Africa's Banks Bet on Bond Market's Fiscal Optimism Signal
Financial institutions position for gains if fiscal discipline signals prove sustainable.
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Questions Mount Over Fofana Amaral and QNET as Pressure Claims Surface in West Africa
Public records place Amaral in QNET leadership branding and as a supplementary candidate on the 2025 RHDP list in Daloa, but allegations of coercive recruitment and intimidation of leaders who leave QNET remain unverified without key evidence such as scripts, event logs, participant accounts, and documentation of authority to act on the company’s behalf.