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Namibia: Still waiting for the investment code

Policy uncertainty continues, despite various attempts to formulate or pass laws, yet sceptics point out that foreign direct investment continues

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Human Rights Day and the fine art of ignoring the constitution

It’s 30 years since South Africa’s constitution was enacted. To what extent has it succeeded in advancing the human rights it codifies

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Minerals Council warns against government ‘sandbagging’

The Minerals Council has called on government to assist the mining industry – not impede its growth. That means no bad surprises

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How South Africa stubbed out an industry

The closure of BAT’s factory is not just about ‘illicit trade’. It’s about a state that lacks enforcement capacity

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Gambling tax misses the point

Treasury’s 20% gambling tax won’t curb addiction. Without regulation and safeguards, it risks punishing vulnerable gamblers and deepening harm

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Death threats and deficits: Nigeria’s battle to fix a broken tax system

Reform of the Nigerian tax system is not without opposition. But President Bola Tinubu has forged ahead, signing four tax bills into law

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South Africa still failing the GBV test

The numbers suggest shortcomings in SA’s reactive GBV response. The country needs more capacity and resources – but also a shift in norms and values.