Big Reads

When citizens stop believing they are heard

There is a moment in every democracy before frustration becomes visible. It arrives quietly, long before crowds gather in the streets or headlines begin...

Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as...

Somaliland has a right to choose its own relationships and pressure tactics from Beijing and Mogadishu have not succeeded in altering its friendship with...

Inside 2026 World Cup’s tech, where even the ball needs to...

The 2026 World Cup across Canada, Mexico and the US is the most technology-drenched tournament in football history. For the first time at a men's...

Ramaphosa in urgent bid to halt impeachment probe

President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched an urgent legal bid to stop Parliament's impeachment committee from moving ahead with preparations for an inquiry into the...

Kruger Park murder case breakthrough as third suspect arrested

The police have secured a major breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of a couple in the Kruger National Park, following the arrest...

Zimbabwe’s state gold miner plans to double output by 2029

Zimbabwe's state-owned gold mining company Mutapa Gold Resources plans to double its annual output to 220 000 ounces by 2029 after securing funding for...

Displaced Malawians sheltering in a field in Durban top 5...

The number of Malawians sheltering in a field in Durban after xenophobic attacks swept parts of South Africa almost doubled between Wednesday and Thursday,...

Eskom scores Fitch upgrade for first time in 16 years

Ratings agency Fitch has upgraded Eskom to ‘B+’ with a stable outlook, marking a significant boost for the power utility. In a statement issued from...

World Bank, IMF slash global growth forecasts citing Middle-East conflict

The World Bank and IMF on Thursday slashed key growth projections, warning that the conflict in the Middle East is weighing on the global...

China’s zero-tariff policy ‘boosts African exports and investment’

China's zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries is expected to create new opportunities for exports and investment across the continent, business insiders and officials...