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Malawi president Peter Mutharika

Malawi’s vice-president executive ‘reshuffle’ exposes governance risks

A government denial that vice-president Jane Ansah is being sidelined has highlighted a deeper issue: the consolidation of authority at the presidency during a period of climate crisis, fiscal stress and renewed IMF talks

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Opportunity: Day two of the G20 Food Security Task Force meeting chaired by the agriculture department’s Mooketsa Ramasodi (second from right). South Africa hosting the G20 is an opportunity to advance issues associated with youth in Africa. Photo: G20 South Africa

Leverage G20 presidency for African youth’s priorities

South Africa can link its national interests together with those of African Union and the AU Youth Charter to deliver the UN sustainable development goals

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Grave debate: Former deputy president David Mabuza died on 25 July this year. Photos: Defence Corporate Communications

Battle over DD Mabuza’s estate

The former deputy president’s daughter from a previous marriage has gone to court to lay claim to funds from his estate in a battle with his widow

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Government U-turn on cannabis food products ban after public outcry

The presidency intervened, saying there should be more stakeholder consultation and public participation in the formulation of new regulations

  • Aarti Bhana
3 min read
David Masondo’s job is up for grabs in the ongoing negotiations for ministerial positions. (David Harrison)

Economic reforms still a priority amid GNU uncertainty

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Operation Vulindlela is forging ahead with its next phase amid ongoing wrangling over positions in his executive

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read