Political Risk
Namibia
The Namibian press regularly carries stories of the actions of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in arresting suspected perpetrators and investing cases of corruption. While recognising...
2008-07-16Zimbabwe
BMI View: The opposition has withdrawn from the presidential run-off election, but the government is intent on holding the poll even though the region and wider world have said...
2008-06-26South Africa
South Africa's political risk profile deteriorated significantly in Q208, and we believe that the threats to political stability and policy continuity will remain considerable over...
2008-06-17Zimbabwe
After much controversy, the delayed run-off to decide the inconclusive presidential contest will now take place in late June. In our view, the risks to free and fair elections will...
2008-05-20South Africa
In light of rising policy uncertainty and a potential deeper rift within the African National Congress (ANC), combined with worsening macroeconomic fundamentals, we believe that a...
2008-03-26Zimbabwe
BMI View : National elections will be held at the end of March. Zimbabwe is totally unprepared, and there is little chance of a clean ballot. But Mugabe is no longer assured of the...
2008-02-22South Africa
While Jacob Zuma's victory as ANC president will increase political uncertainty over the medium term, we maintain our view that a potential national presidency of Zuma is unlikely...
2007-12-19Botswana
BMI View: As President Mogae outlined in his final State of the Nation speech, much has been achieved in the social arena during his tenure. This bodes well for continued progress...
2007-11-28
