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The week ahead: All eyes on Godongwana Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief November 10, 2025 News
Why Trump is not a death knell for global climate action Given Trump’s climate-change denialism, what does his administration mean for international climate efforts?… by Matt McDonald October 21, 2025 Analysis·Energy & ESG
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