Countries

SA in 2025: 8 key factors that will shape the future and test the govt

Theo Neethling, University of the Free State South Africa’s political and economic landscape shifted significantly after the 2024 national... Read more

21 Jan

Technology

Apple loses top spot in China smartphone sales to local rivals

Beijing — Apple lost its status as the best selling smartphone brand in the crucial Chinese market last year,... Read more

16 Jan

Business

Inflation forces Nigeriens to adapt what they eat

Niamey – At a Niamey market, mother of five Rakia Abdou haggles hard for a sack of rice, a... Read more

16 Jan

Business

WATCH | It’s a ‘war on SA economy’ – Mantashe responds to Stilfontein rescue backlash

Cape Town – Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has reiterated the government’s commitment to combating illegal... Read more

15 Jan

Business

Fuel price hike expected for February

Cape Town — As January progresses, signs are emerging of a significant increase in fuel prices across all grades... Read more

14 Jan

Business

Nigeria’s economy in 2025 doesn’t look bright – analyst explains why

Stephen Onyeiwu, Allegheny College Nigerians may be wondering whether the year 2025 will bring the “renewed hope” promised by... Read more

7 Jan

Business

WATCH | Blaze destroys Ghana’s largest used clothes market

Accra – A raging inferno that swept through the bustling Kantamanto Market in the Ghanaian capital Accra has reduced... Read more

3 Jan

Business

Mashatile reflects on 2024: A year of challenges, resilience, progress for SA

Cape Town – Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reflected on 2024 as a year of both challenges and triumphs... Read more

25 Dec, 2024

Agribusiness

Lamola cheers as Botswana lifts veg import ban, boosting trade

Cape Town – South Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has welcomed Botswana’s decision to gradually lift... Read more

20 Dec, 2024

World

Sharp slowdown pushes New Zealand into recession

Wellington — New Zealand tipped into recession in the third quarter, official data showed Thursday, with the economy suffering... Read more

19 Dec, 2024