Business 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
Business 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
Countries Diplomatic protection for Brics is not about Putin – Dirco Cape Town – The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has reportedly said that the declaration of the... Read more 30 May, 2023
Countries Concourt challenge to Electoral Act There is still a lack of clarity about how next year’s election will be run. Illustration: Lisa Nelson By... Read more 30 May, 2023
Business 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
Countries Zimbabwe’s opposition decries ‘shambolic’ voters’ roll Harare – Zimbabwe’s opposition cried foul on Monday after many voters, including some senior politicians, said their names had... Read more 30 May, 2023
Business 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
Countries Off-duty officer faces murder charges after allegedly killing cop girlfriend Cape Town – An off-duty policeman in Durban is facing murder charges for allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend... Read more 29 May, 2023
Countries Bola Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria’s new president Abuja – Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu was sworn in as Nigerian president on Monday, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a... Read more 29 May, 2023
Countries Suspect held for murder of Cape Town SPCA veterinarian Cape Town – A 38-year-old suspect has been arrested by Western Cape police for the murder of Dr Natheem... Read more 29 May, 2023