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Learning from Mistakes in Pandemic ResponseThroughout history, we have assumed the risk of communicating disease; the question is, have we learned from past experiences enough to minimize future risk? |
![]() Abdullah Hamidaddin |
How Yemen RisesDonors and Yemen's government should encourage experts who understand the country’s health and environmental challenges to engage with those innovators. |
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New Zealand mosque massacre fueled by social media hate speechThe attack which killed at least 49 Muslims could not have happened without support and planning on social media. |
Analysis: China’s Silk Road Eyes G7 Nations
Italy could sign an MoU on joining the One Road, One Belt initiative when Xi Jinping visits Rome March 20.
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Analysis: Schrödinger’s BrexitYou cannot build a stable economic future on a foundation of feelings and false promises, says Russell Merryman, |
South Africa economy expands 4.6% in Q1

In the first quarter 2021, inventories once again had to be drawdown as there was a slow start to the
South Africa moves to Level 2 lockdown

While the restriction on large gatherings is welcome, vaccines are needed urgently to stem the bleeding of the South African
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Innovation Summit highlights progress

The summit focused on four areas – Covid response, economic development, energy security and water resilience.
Despite Q3 bounce, South African economy in contraction

Recovery is expected to continue albeit at a much slower pace, experts say.
BRICS Business Council promotes cooperation

Members said awareness about the alliance should be boosted in a period of increased economic and trade volatility.
South African economic growth revised lower

A collapse in household and business income led to a surge in job losses and business closures.

Analysis: BRICS can defeat Trump's protectionism
BRICS must quickly tear down barriers which could impede free trade within the bloc.
