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Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:24:37 +0000The Book Stokvel: Africa writes; we read
Sarah Mokwebo explains how her book stokvel concept works, and how it benefits members
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Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +00002020-21 NBA season – African Blogtable
Joel Embiid gets the nod, and though Curry has performed well lately, there are doubts that the Warriors will prevail
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Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:51:45 +0000Beyond the digital cold war: Technology and the future of US-African engagement under Biden
Several African governments have published plans to establish smart cities, including Cairo, Johannesburg, Kigali and Nairobi. They require the most advanced technologies available
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Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:30:17 +0000Competition for campaign contributions results in the rich paying too little tax
In response to “No-one should be as rich as Elon Musk”, Mail & Guardian 20 January
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Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000Jonas Gwangwa embodied South Africa’s struggle for a national culture
Gwangwa’s love for the struggle was genuine and deep, never cosmetic – and he couldn’t have written an unattractive tune if he tried
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Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000‘SA can’t leave its shift to a low-carbon future to chance’
Innovation and creativity is crucial to guide financing, say experts
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Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000Funding a vaccine will tax our limits
VAT should not be hiked, but a once-off levy on mineral resources or a solidarity tax seems likely
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Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:18:07 +0000Business closures increase in December, according to Stats SA data
Despite the government’s efforts to lessen the economic shock of the pandemic and the lockdown, businesses are struggling to keep their doors open
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Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:48:48 +0000Sounding the alarm on shack fire losses
A tech solution to fires in informal settlements comes with insurance that pays out the victims of these blazes
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Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:36:46 +0000How smuggled gold destined for Dubai or Singapore has links to France and Mali
Three Malagasy citizens were apprehended at OR Tambo International airport, but now the trail is found to connect to France and Mali
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