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AGOA curtain falls, but the South African trade story continues
Although the widely anticipated removal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) preferences for South Africa… Read more
Who pays for South Africa’s AGOA standoff?
Governments can keep talking. Businesses cannot keep waiting. An AGOA agreement may come too late to protect some jobs… Read more
Prof. Olubukola Babalola earns prestigious ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal
North-West University (NWU) scientist Prof. Olubukola Babalola received the prestigious 2026 Academy of Science of… Read more
Seeing is no longer believing: AI and the ethics of deception
I attended a graduation session where students refused to come on stage when the photographer experienced a technical… Read more
South Africa has built the pathways to work. But where do they lead?
South Africa is helping young people become ready for work. But what happens when the economy has no work to offer them… Read more
Updated GDP data offers clearer picture of South Africa’s economic performance
The updating and benchmarking of the gross domestic product (GDP) figures for South Africa provide more complete data… Read more
Free and fair elections send positive message to investors
The successful conclusion of South Africa’s 2026 municipal elections has so far already sent a positive message that holding free and fair elections can be… Read more
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