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title: "Where are all the good leaders? 70+ nations brace for elections in 2024"
description: "More than 70 nations brace for elections in 2024 with good leadership in short supply. We examine Border Management Authority’s recent ‘trafficking success’, and a Golden mole that swims through sand is rediscovered after 86 years."
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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author: "Daily Maverick"
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published: "2023-12-16T13:25:59"
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# Where are all the good leaders? 70+ nations brace for elections in 2024

> More than 70 nations brace for elections in 2024 with good leadership in short supply. We examine Border Management Authority’s recent ‘trafficking success’, and a Golden mole that swims through sand is rediscovered after 86 years.

By Daily Maverick · Published 16 December 2023, 15:25 SAST

## Key points
- If you want to stay in the loop, Daily Maverick's Weekend Wrap is the best source for news and views!
- South African economy continues to struggle with slow growth and high unemployment
- Eskom continues to battle with financial and operational issues
- The ANC is set to elect a new leader in December
- Political tensions remain high in Zimbabwe

## Content

Read the [Weekend Wrap.](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/weekend-wrap-66/)