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Rule of law: Xenophobia in South Africa will undermine the country’s Africa trade expansion strategy.

Reflecting on xenophobia in South Africa

Some of the influx into South Africa of migrants from failing African countries has been self-inflicted by the ANC government. In its long-standing foreign policy, the party has…

On AI itself, Pope Leo calls for technological projects that protect what he describes as the grandeur of humanity. He warns against reducing people to measurable outputs, predictive profiles or behavioural categories.

South Africa’s universities are outgrowing a transition-era governance settlement

Universities now operate amid electricity instability, water risk, municipal decay, crime, cyber vulnerability and public distrust

At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the emphasis was on digitalisation and technological advancement of the industry. However, the industry recognises that cybersecurity can no longer continue to remain the unaddressed elephant in the room

Modernising mining: Cybersecurity must be central, not optional

At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the emphasis was on digitalisation and technological advancement of the industry. However, the industry recognises that cybersecurity can…

DURBAN READY FOR SPORTS TOURISM TEE-OFF: The Jonsson Workwear Durban Open is back with a swing to tee-off at the landmark Durban Country Club from February 19 to 22. Pictured at the high-end launch on the 18-hole golf course were Sunshine Tour Commissioner Robert Abt, Jonsson Workwear CEO Nick Jonsson, and eThekwini Municipality City Manager Dr Musa Mbhele. Photo: Marlan Padayachee.

It’s tee-off time for Durban’s global sports tourism stripes

For the first time in a long time, Durban looks ready to step back into the spotlight.

Two elephants: The trade war headed by US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping
could be the blessing in disguise that Africa sorely needs, according to the writer.

The US-Sino tiff, boon for Africa

There are already promising indications that economic competition at various levels between the United States and China is benefitting the African continent

South Africa heads to Davos with renewed momentum and reform credentials

Team SA delegation to showcase reform progress, G20 legacy, and investment-ready economy at World Economic Forum 2026 When South Africa’s delegation touches down in Davos next…

With or against us: AI can enhance the efficacy of various clean energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biofuels and hydroelectric power.

Is artificial intelligence a friend or foe?

The technology is both a problem and a solution

Conservation funding: In the Vamizi Island, Mozambique, revenue generated from tourism funds such conservation activities as coral monitoring,
turtle nesting protection and mangrove restoration projects. Photo: Friends of Vamizi Conservation & Community

Sustainable tourism is still a misnomer

In Africa’s prized national parks, sustainable tourism depends on ecosystem resilience, not just the visibility of charismatic species like elephants and lions. It’s about seeing…

Trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau. (Photo: X)

SA’s World Economic Forum team optimistic about economic growth

The pause in load-shedding and government’s collaboration with business signals a positive shift, the delegation says

World view: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (right) stands with Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank (left), on a balcony of the town hall before a session of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference on 7 October in Hamburg, Germany. Photo: Marcus Brandt/Getty Images

Hard truths in Hamburg hit home

Among the truths is that most of the 17 sustainable development goals adopted by UN member states are doomed to fail

Sibu Mabena, founder of Duma Collective.

Momentum shines a spotlight on social codes impacting women’s finances

The annual #SheOwnsHerSuccess campaign is all about enabling success for women

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. (Photo: Mlungisi Louw/Gallo Images)

Budget 2024: Jury’s still out on tax hikes

The budget is expected to lay out plans to raise R15bn in revenue, amid a commodity-induced slump This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…

International Relations and Cooperations Minister Naledi Pandor. (Photo by Michel Porro/Getty Images)

Pandor says SA values US relationship and hopes bill to review relationship doesn’t pass

Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said it would be unfortunate for SA/US relations if the bill comes to pass

Vusimuzi Madonsela, South African Ambassador to the Netherlands, and then Justice Minister Ronald Lamola, prepare to attend a hearing on January 11 and 12 2024 at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). (Photo by Michel Porro/Getty Images)

BREAKING: US congress receives bill to review SA relations following ‘politically motivated’ ICJ case

The bipartisan bill accuses the ANC, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Naledi Pandor of anti-semitic statements

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters headquarters on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Economy braces for Trump 2.0

The American presidential hopeful’s world policies make him a bull in a china shop

Fuel prices have also fallen this month, which might have helped keep inflation in check, although it remains to be seen what effect the rand’s weakness will have had. (Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Middle East crisis: Why aren’t oil prices much higher?

Lower prices are good insofar as inflation is concerned but they suggest that economic troubles lie ahead

Thabi Leoka. Photo supplied

Do economists matter?

Last week, South Africans got a taste of the kind of influence economists hold, despite them being part of an often fallible tribe

Johannesburg is submerged in darkness during load-shedding .  (AFP)

Investment 2024: SA a ‘hard sell’ as growth continues to falter

Investors will struggle to look beyond the country’s energy and logistics crises

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. (Photo: Mlungisi Louw/Gallo Images)

Delinking from the West is critical for SA, says Godongwana

The finance minister was speaking on a panel in Davos about the expansion of Brics This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail…

In 2022, KwaZulu-Natal was hit by the most catastrophic floods on record, which led to 459 fatalities.  Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Health cost of climate change will climb to $12.5 trillion by 2050

A new report from the World Economic Forum shows that Africa is most vulnerable to health-related losses