Night-time shopping booms as Zimbabwe inflation soars
Harare – After the sun sets in Harare, the streets of Zimbabwe’s capital suddenly burst to life. Carts, cars and... Read more
30 May, 2023
Strong US dollar keeps rand subdued
Cape Town – The rand on Monday remained subdued, as emerging market currencies, including the Turkish lira, tumbled due... Read more
30 May, 2023
Reserve Bank cautions on threat of sanctions
Cape Town – The South African Reserve Bank has reportedly issued a warning about potentially dire consequences if the... Read more
30 May, 2023
Kenya says to boost trade ties with Moscow as Lavrov visits
Nairobi – Kenya said on Monday it has agreed to boost trade ties with Moscow, during a surprise visit... Read more
29 May, 2023
WATCH | ‘Why is it taking 19 years to complete Kusile?’ – Mbeki
Cape Town – Former president Thabo Mbeki has expressed concerns over the state of South Africa’s power stations and... Read more
27 May, 2023
Unions reject Eskom’s latest wage offer
Cape Town – The three major trade unions at Eskom have rejected the company’s revised pay rise offer of... Read more
27 May, 2023
Ramaphosa finally outlines role of electricity minister
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified the functions and powers of the recently appointed Electricity Minister Kgosientsho... Read more
26 May, 2023
SA hikes interest rate, inflation forecast
Johannesburg – The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) raised its main interest rate on Thursday to a 14-year high... Read more
26 May, 2023
Joburg weighs plan to reduce load shedding
Cape Town – The power-distribution utility in Johannesburg, City Power, is reportedly in discussions with Eskom to minimise power... Read more
25 May, 2023
SA presses for recognition of its high-end olive oil
Stellenbosch – South Africa is famous for its wines but not necessarily for olive oil, where Greece, Italy and... Read more
24 May, 2023
