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Mildly hit the first time round, the continent’s death rate has now overtaken the global average
Highly contagious strains already detected in several countries including UK and South Africa
Mutation reduces ability of antibodies to bind to virus and could make some shots less effective
From Botswana to Brazil – escapes that tick all the take-me-there boxes
Infections surge feared to have been driven by behavioural change
Health minister says new strain may be more infectious than the one discovered in UK
Fate of Eskom a priority for President Ramaphosa as power shortages roil economy
Mutation with similarities to UK strain is believed to be driving second wave of infections
Consultancy agrees to hand back fees from work with companies linked to alleged ‘state capture’
Social gains the continent has made since the early 2000s are threatened by the Covid pandemic
Former president’s decision to walk out of inquiry puts focus on judicial system
One of continent’s richest pastors skips bail on charges of fraud and money laundering
Move against Ace Magashule relates to corruption charges over his role in asbestos scandal
Low uptake of cheap government loans hampers lenders’ ability to revive the pandemic-hit economy
Green shift has profound implications for financing the region’s energy projects
A lack of clear land ownership rights for farmers is hampering efforts to open up the region to the wider market
Long-running scandal comes to boil with South African president in struggle with party rival
Mbali Ntuli aims to rebuild main rival to the African National Congress
The compelling story of a small-town trial exposes some painful truths
Dispute between former liberation movements makes clear frustration with situation in Harare
Falling infection rates spur nations to ease curbs on lockdown-battered economies
If the pandemic is coming under control, it is time to act on the economy
Covid-19 crisis adds to pressure on government to push through economic reforms
GDP fell 16.4% in three months to June after strict Covid-19 lockdown paralysed activity
Activists claim death exposes lack of accountability for police violence
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