Heads of state met at the African Development Bank’s gathering this week, where they mulled an overhaul of the world’s financial architecture
Traditional institutions are increasingly becoming tools of political power in the country
The under-representation of women goes beyond policy-making and into practice, despite evidence that when they lead, things tend to work better
The Mail & Guardian asked some of our favourite musicians and critics what they thought of the list and to tell us which three South African albums they believed should be on such an inventory
Apple’s list of top 100 albums has caused a stir on social media with many unsettled by the ranking
We South Africans know our coalitions (we’ll probably see more after our elections) and the recently released Apple Music 100 Best Albums list smells exactly like one
Experience AI-powered studio-level portrait photography on the new HONOR 200 series
Delivering the unanimous decision, central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago cited a still uncertain global outlook
The Big Three ratings agencies, Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch, have extensive influence over how creditors assess Africa’s risk profile
South Africa, the region’s economic powerhouse, looks to record improved, albeit tepid, growth this year and next
The African Development Bank’s economic outlook report notes that 20 countries were in debt distress or at high risk of debt distress, hamstringing their ability to achieve social development goals
Events like the Africa Travel Indaba are valuable, but they are not a panacea for the broader issues that need addressing
The disillusionment in the country’s political system resulting in low 2021 local election turnout numbers has seemingly dissipated
Snaking queues of voters throughout Wednesday came as a welcome surprise to political parties
The former KZN premier made the comments while voting in Durban north, at the same station DA leader John Steenhuisen was casting his vote
South Africa needs a leadership that comprehends the interconnectedness of our nation’s energy crisis and the climate emergency
Supplies of various crops globally are abundant, but the exchange rate could affect prices because South Africa imports large quantities of wheat, rice and palm oil
The new legislation finally removes cannabis from the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act
For Sona Jobarteh, Africa’s first woman to play the sacred kora professionally, breaking with tradition has not been easy
Nigerian writer looks at issues such as inequality and violence through her women characters
Stone-throwing politics is futile. In the absence of a single miraculous fix for the country, we need courageous leaders to see things anew and collaborate with allies — and foes
Electoral Commission of South Africa head Sy Mamabolo said there is an orchestrated effort to destabilise the elections
What emerged at his memorial was a fascinating, barely-known history of a man who – always in the background – had contributed to this country in various ways
The book, originally written in German, tells the story of a young woman’s ‘destructive affair’ with an older man in 1980s East Berlin
The big takeaway from this election is less about the weaknesses of the ruling party and more about its enduring strength
Permitting political parties to receive donations of unlimited amounts and from undisclosed sources exposes the government and its democratic values to corruption
The Environmental Management Agency does not have enough power to curb rampant water pollution and land degradation
Only 107 of more than 20 000 polling stations were unable to open on Monday for special votes
If value-added tax were to be used to fund the insurance, it would have to rise from 15% to 21.5%
The Electoral Matters Amendment Act was created to enable independent candidates to contest the elections, but it has eroded the Political Party Funding Act
But Maine Management and Chartered Accountants Incorporated has said the municipality was right to pay the money to them
Construction is underway on the new terminal, being built by a black empowerment entrepreneur, which is already 80% leased