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South Africa's Private Investment Plummets 81%; Lowest Pipeline Since 2017
Government governance failures drive private capital retreat from South Africa's infrastructure sector.
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Court to decide if disbarred lawyer faces bail in R27.6m fraud charges
Magistrate to rule on bail for lawyer accused in property company fraud scheme.
Shell's South African Offshore License Blocked by Court in Landmark Ruling
Constitutional Court invalidates Shell's offshore exploration right after environmental groups win five-year legal challenge
Constitutional Court Voids Shell's Offshore Oil Permit Over Governance Failures
Court invalidates permit over procedural failures and inadequate environmental assessment.
Court Hears Murder Accused Agreed to Death Penalty for Informants
Police officers and civilians accused of conspiracy to silence witnesses in fatal raid on Brakpan resident
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Africa's Healthcare Crisis Deepens; AI and Automation Offer Path to Oversight
Regulatory approval and offline AI deployment reshape occupational and clinical health screening across Africa.
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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.