South Africa on the Verge of Pioneering Universal Basic Income
South Africa grapples with extreme income disparity, one of the worst globally, coupled with a staggering unemployment rate over 30%....
June 11, 2024Section
Southern Africa
Southern Africa – South Africa, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana – anchors the continent’s deepest capital markets and its richest seams of platinum, copper, gold, diamonds and gas. The Rio Times follows the rand, the Johannesburg market, mining and energy deals, and the South Atlantic ties that increasingly link the region to Brazil and Latin America. This hub collects our daily Southern Africa coverage for investors and expats.
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Navigating the Crossroads: South Africa’s Quest for a Stable Coalition
In a dramatic shift South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) grasps power after securing just 40% of the vote. Analysis...
June 10, 2024
New Dawn or Dusk? South Africa’s ANC Faces a Coalition Quandary
For the first time in three decades, the African National Congress (ANC) has not secured a parliamentary majority
June 3, 2024
Elections and Unrest: Angola Leads Call for Stability in Southern Africa
Angola's President João Lourenço is spotlighting the unrest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Mozambique. He asserts...
May 31, 2024
South Africa’s Pivotal Election: ANC at a Crossroads
South Africans are gearing up for a critical election on May 29, marking the nation's seventh vote since apartheid ended...
May 29, 2024
Amazon’s Bold Entry into South Africa’s E-commerce Market
Amazon has officially launched its online marketplace, Amazon.co.za, in South Africa. This move marks Amazon's first direct e-commerce
May 13, 2024
Jacob Zuma’s Potential Kingmaker Role in South Africa’s Tense Election
Jacob Zuma, the former President of South Africa, could significantly influence the upcoming general elections despite not
May 9, 2024
Debt Challenges in Lusophone Africa And Beyond
External borrowing serves as a pivotal resource for fostering growth and addressing financial shortfalls. However, unmanaged debt accumulation poses significant...
April 28, 2024
Visa Challenges for African Nationals
Over the years, Schengen Area visa rejection rates have risen sharply, with African applicants facing notably stricter barriers.
April 27, 2024