In last week’s political and economic headlines we covered:

• Policy/Legislative Updates
• Council Meeting for the Removal of Tshwane Mayor Scheduled for Next Week
• Eskom Updates
• Absa Appoints New Group CEO
• World Bank Cuts South Africa’s Growth Forecast Below 1%
• Business Confidence Remains Weak

Africa Watch

• Ivory Coast – President to Amend Constitution Before Elections
• Gambia – President Launches New Political Party
• Ethopia – Ruling Coalition to Legally Separate
• Guinea-Bissau – Sissoco Embalo Wins Election

Read more here https://www.frontlineafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Weekly-Political-and-Economic-Review-10-January-2020.pdf