Countries Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential race Abuja – Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing... Read more 19 Aug
Countries Phala Phala inquiry hits hurdle as Ramaphosa challenges evidence leader Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has objected to the proposed appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela as evidence leader... Read more 19 Aug
Countries Southern African mothers plead for sons lured to Russia’s war Harare – Instead of celebrating her son’s birthday this month, Zimbabwean mother Rodwin Chitewere spent the day praying for... Read more 19 Aug
Business RCL Foods, Tongaat Hulett among sugar producers hit by wage strike Cape Town – South African sugar workers have downed tools after wage negotiations broke down, with unions demanding a... Read more 19 Aug
Agribusiness South African citrus gets fresh route into India after decade-long talks Cape Town – South African citrus exporters are set to gain greater flexibility in accessing the Indian market after... Read more 19 Aug
Business Africa’s biggest private asset manager buys into Johann Rupert’s investment empire Cape Town – South Africa’s largest independent asset manager, Ninety One, has acquired a 5.0156% beneficial interest in Remgro,... Read more 19 Aug
Countries Thousands of students told to leave Cape Town residences On Tuesday, hundreds of CPUT students marched to Parliament calling for MPs to intervene in the university’s finances, accommodation... Read more 19 Aug
Countries NSFAS improperly funded 40,000 students to tune of R5.1bn – Public Protector Cape Town – More than 40,000 students across 76 higher education institutions were improperly funded by the National Student... Read more 19 Aug
Business SPAR shakes up board as chairman and deputy chair step down Cape Town – SPAR Group chairman Mike Bosman and deputy chair Shirley Zinn have resigned from the retailer’s board,... Read more 18 Aug
Business Fuel price outlook turns higher ahead of September adjustment Cape Town – South African motorists could face significant fuel price increases in September 2026, according to mid-month data... Read more 18 Aug