A Seat in the Grass
On her first trip north ‘into Africa’, a young South African woman confronts the complexities of reconciliation in Rwanda – and in herself.
The Emboldened Triangle
India, Brazil and South Africa aspire to converge in Southern pact to rival North’s dominance.
Why Zimbabwe has not crumbled
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe shows little sign of buckling to external and internal pressure to end his 24-year reign.
Toward a Higher Standard
More African countries are tightening laws, forming special commissions and punishing the corrupt.
The Experience of South African Firms Doing Business in Africa: A Preliminary Survey and Analysis
In less than a decade, South Africa has become one of the top 10 investors in, and trading partner of, many African countries.
Every Continent Needs an America: The Experience of SA Firms Doing Business in Mozambique
Based on a survey conducted in November 2003 of 20 South African companies doing business in Mozambique, this publication tracks the experience of South African firms in that country.
Towards China Inc? Assessing the implications for Africa
The combined economies of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong amount to US$1,437 trillion making ‘Greater China’ the fourth largest economy in the world.
Too Many Holes in the Hull – Currency auctions and other emergency measures fail to keep Zimbabwe’s economy afloat
Tanganda, the largest tea producer in Zimbabwe and one of the country’s most important exporters, had a pretty good crop last year. Despite low rains, it put Z$ 18 billion in profits on the books.
The Reality Behind the Rhetoric: The US, South Africa and Africa
“(South Africans) have done so much, in a few short years, to transform this country from an international pariah into an international leader.”
Southern African Scenarios 2015: Renaissance, Asymmetry or Decline and Decay
How can Southern African governments, policy planners, businesses, the donor community, aid agencies and NGOs improve their strategic decision-making for the coming decade? One vital tool for clearer analysis is the design of future scenarios.