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ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline
As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.
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South Africa braces for some job losses as AGOA ends
In tonight's edition, Rwanda and South Africa will lose their duty-free access to the U.S. market after being excluded from the AGOA trade program. Also, South Africans head to the polls amid water shortages and frustration with local services. And in the DRC's mining capital, Kolwezi, residents are taking on one of the country's largest Chinese-owned mines... accusing it of poisoning their environment.
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South Carolina shrimpers weigh costs, vote in crucial US midterms
Shrimpers worry about fuel costs, tariffs and Trump's proposed cuts to the agency that provides vital weather data.
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Opposition party organiser killed before South Africa elections
Police are investigating the motive in murder of MKP coordinator as political killings rise during municipal elections.
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Why South Africa's local elections matter
South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday amid water shortages, frustration with local services and questions over whether the ANC's support will keep falling.
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South Africans demand security and basic services as they vote in local elections
High crime rates and a lack of basic services are causing concern among many of South Africa’s 29 million registered voters. Water shortages and unreliable electricity supplies have also become symbols of municipal failures, angering voters and eroding support for the ruling African National Congress. The municipal elections on November 4 will offer a glimpse into whether these frustrations are shifting political loyalties.
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US to drop South Africa, Rwanda from duty-free trade initiative
The Trump administration has said South Africa and Rwanda are breaking the rules of the AGOA free trade initiative, a centerpiece of US economic engagement with sub-Saharan Africa.
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US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access
South Africa to lose duty-free access, affecting $1.7bn worth of annual exports, including cars and farm products.
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Trump to remove Rwanda and South Africa from US trade deal
The move comes barely a week after Rwanda's defence ministry was hit with sanctions by the US Treasury.
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Five arrested after South African farmer shot and tortured
The attack on Donovan Marx, 50, comes as right-wing groups say there is a genocide of white people - a claim widely discredited.
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South Korea targets 'world's highest performance' sovereign AI model in record new budget
The 2027 budget will rise 12.8% to 820.9 trillion won, and will include a 21.3 trillion won investment into semiconductors, physical AI and AI data centers.
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South Korea to pour billions into AI
President Lee Jae Myung has presented his record-breaking budget proposal for 2027, including major investments in AI and other tech.
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Sam Altman makes surprise South Korea visit as OpenAI builds on chip partnerships
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made an unannounced visit to South Korea over the weekend, meeting with Samsung executives and reportedly SK Group executives.