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South Africa's economy braces for elections

We look at the state of South Africa's economy ahead of elections there this week

South Africa's economy is under the spotlight, ahead of the elections there this week. The vote could see the ruling party ANC win less than 50% for the first time in its history.

Elsewhere, Rahul Tandon looks at the AI battle heating up, with Elon Musk's new company raising $6 billion. And he goes inside the disruption facing business in Iceland, amid rising volcanic activity.

(Photo: Supporters of the African National Congress (ANC) cheer during a rally in 2014. Credit: Reuters)

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  • Mon 27 May 202421:32GMT
    BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
  • Mon 27 May 202422:32GMT
    BBC World Service except Europe and the Middle East