South Africa’s economy needs a shot in the arm, not austerity: 3 key areas where more public spending would get results

South Africa is in a slump, having experienced more than a decade of weak economic growth. GDP growth has averaged only 0.8% annually since 2012, entrenching high levels of unemployment and poverty. Read More

South African Finance Minister Says Stable Politics Buoying Rand

The swift formation of a new coalition government in South Africa after May elections has bolstered investor confidence and fueled a rally in the nation’s currency and the stock market, Finance ... Read More

South Africa business activity rises in August, PMI shows

South African private sector activity rose in August as firms received higher volumes of new orders for the first time since April 2023, a survey showed on Wednesday. Read More

South Africa Business Mood Nears Two-Year High as Economy Turns

South African business sentiment rose to an almost two-year high, underpinned by the return of sustained power supply, optimism about the economy and political certainty after May 29 elections.Most ... Read More

Election 2024: Here are local issues that could appear on November ballot

The filing deadline for ballot issues for the Nov. 5 general election was Wednesday afternoon ... according to the Clark County Board of Elections. The levy, which would generate $746,518 annually ... Read More

Explainer-Key issues on Ethiopia's road to debt restructuring

Investors have balked at indications that the government is seeking a haircut, setting the stage for tense negotiations. Here are some key issues in the ... Ethiopia's process was drawn out ... Read More

Election Day Explainer: What do the Constitutional Amendment questions mean?

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans shared their voices Monday on two Constitutional Amendment questions ahead of Tuesday's Primary Election. Wisconsin has a split government at ... Read More

Elections 2024: Know Your Federal, State Candidates

The WLRN News team ... races in the 2024 election cycle. We have gathered details like campaign contributions, candidate websites, their priorities and the stance they have on issues like the ... Read More

Key dates for the 2024 election in Georgia and South Carolina

(WSAV) – The 2024 General ... Georgia and South Carolina. For information on when to register, when to vote and when to expect the results, here are the key dates ahead of the election. Read More

2024 Election Guide

Rosanne Wood secured their win against Daniel Zuruto in Tuesday’s primary race for Leon County School Board, District 2. Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley said election night ... Read More