Africa
March 24, 2026
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South African Rand Slides as Strong Dollar and Oil Fears Weigh on Markets

South Africa’s currency came under renewed pressure as global market conditions shifted, with the rand weakening against the U.S. dollar despite signs of improving domestic economic momentum. The currency dropped sharply in Tuesday trading, reflecting how external factors continue to dominate investor sentiment. While recent data pointed to a modest expansion in economic activity, concerns […]

Africa
January 02, 2026
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Life Without a Birth Certificate in South Africa Leaves Thousands Invisible

For many people, a birth certificate is a routine document, stored away and rarely thought about. In South Africa, however, thousands live without this basic proof of identity, a situation that leaves them effectively invisible to the state and excluded from everyday life. Without official papers, simple tasks such as enrolling in school, opening a […]