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Belgium

2022 World Cup: What’s the deal in group F?
Sport
/ 17 November 2022

2022 World Cup: What’s the deal in group F?

Belgium and Croatia are likely to go through but both sides are approaching the end of their golden eras and Morocco could take advantage of that

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Africa’s forgotten colony in the Sahara
Opinion
/ 16 November 2022

Africa’s forgotten colony in the Sahara

Rich in resources but largely unrecognised, those in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic eke out a livelihood under harsh conditions.

By Paweł Wargan
Local french fry importers push back against anti-dumping tariff
National
/ 7 September 2022

Local french fry importers push back against anti-dumping tariff

Anti-dumping levies ensure fair prices in industries with both foreign and local players. However, the frozen chip industry depends on imports to keep the slap chips affordable

By Kimberley Schoeman
Amazon may threaten SA retailers
Business
/ 12 August 2022

Amazon may threaten SA retailers

Amazon plans to move into South Africa in 2023 and the world’s biggest online marketplace might give local companies a run for their money

By Anathi Madubela
South Africa ranks 118 out of 163 in the 2022 Global Peace Index
Opinion
/ 17 June 2022

South Africa ranks 118 out of 163 in the 2022 Global Peace Index

It is a marginal improvement, according to the study, but while the country is progressively more peaceful, it is tarnished with violent outbreaks of crime and protests

By Sonri Naidoo
Don’t revive Leopold’s ghost or legitimise DRC’s president, Felix Tshisekedi
Africa
/ 10 March 2022

Don’t revive Leopold’s ghost or legitimise DRC’s president, Felix Tshisekedi

Like King Leopold II, Tshisekedi has enriched himself through stealing power and suppressing democracy. Belgium’s monarch should stand with Congolese, not the colonial past

By Martin Fayulu
Ghosts of colonial looting haunt Europe’s museums
Africa
/ 14 November 2021

Ghosts of colonial looting haunt Europe’s museums

Here is a recap of disputes over artefacts looted from Europe’s former African colonies.

By Agence France Presse
Screen Grab: A big sting in the small tale of Undercover’s confined setting
Friday
/ 20 August 2021

Screen Grab: A big sting in the small tale of Undercover’s confined setting

The Dutch-Belgian crime thriller, set on a campsite, makes the most of its confined setting

By Carlos Amato
‘Don’t vote, overthrow the dictators’
Africa
/ 21 November 2020

‘Don’t vote, overthrow the dictators’

Tanzania’s opposition leader, who is again in exile, says ‘instead of telling people to vote, we should be telling them to prepare for popular revolt

By Simon Allison
A modicum of release: Lumumba’s remains return home at last
Friday
/ 17 September 2020

A modicum of release: Lumumba’s remains return home at last

Sixty years after the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the DRC’s first prime minister, his remains will be returned from Belgium

By Percy Zvomuya
HSBC to pay nearly €300mn to end Belgian criminal probe
Article
/ 6 August 2019

HSBC to pay nearly €300mn to end Belgian criminal probe

As well as paying €294.4-million as a criminal fine, the bank will also hand over 400,000 euros in civil damages to the Belgian state.

By Agency
My colleague’s stake in the Reserve Bank billionaire club
Article
/ 15 March 2019

My colleague’s stake in the Reserve Bank billionaire club

The bulk of the Reserve Bank’s shareholders are individuals,but include trusts, pension funds, unions, a library, and an archbishop

By Kevin Davie
Henry’s World Cup experience the ‘missing piece’ for Belgium
Article
/ 10 July 2018

Henry’s World Cup experience the ‘missing piece’ for Belgium

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez believes assistant manager Thierry Henry’s World Cup-winning experience can give his side an advantage.

By Kieran Canning
England dare to dream after Belgium World Cup heroics
Article
/ 3 July 2018

England dare to dream after Belgium World Cup heroics

In a tournament full of surprises, Gareth Southgate’s young England team are the only former champions left in the lower half of the draw

By John Weaver
Coach Nishino: Japan stunned by manner of defeat
Article
/ 3 July 2018

Coach Nishino: Japan stunned by manner of defeat

Instead of facing Brazil in a mouth-watering quarter-final in Kazan on Friday, Japan are heading home while Belgium march on

By Agency
Belgium, Mexico march on as Germany face Swedish test
Article
/ 23 June 2018

Belgium, Mexico march on as Germany face Swedish test

Belgium and Mexico powered towards the last 16 of the World Cup with convincing victories as defending champions Germany prepped for Sweden

By Rob Woollard
England seek World Cup exorcism as Belgium expects
Article
/ 18 June 2018

England seek World Cup exorcism as Belgium expects

​Mexico stunned World Cup holders Germany on Sunday, inflicting a 1-0 defeat that throws the Germans’ title defence into disarray

By Staff Reporter
Dutch, Belgians launch raids as Europe egg scandal grows
Article
/ 10 August 2017

Dutch, Belgians launch raids as Europe egg scandal grows

Millions of eggs have been destroyed or taken off the shelves across Europe

By Danny Kemp
​With the ‘War Pig’ leading the way, Belgian eyes are blazing at Euro 2016
Article
/ 27 June 2016

​With the ‘War Pig’ leading the way, Belgian eyes are blazing at Euro 2016

Coach Marc Wilmots’s team have been dismissed as gifted lightweights, serial underachievers. But this could be their time to prove the critics wrong.

By Luke Alfred
Paris, Brussels jihadist network: what we know
Article
/ 23 March 2016

Paris, Brussels jihadist network: what we know

Following attacks in Paris and now Brussels, investigators continue to track down those responsible.

By Staff Reporter
SA officials in Brussels confirmed safe
Article
/ 23 March 2016

SA officials in Brussels confirmed safe

South African diplomatic workers in the capital of Belgium were unharmed by Tuesday’s attacks.

By Staff Reporter
Bombers’ links to Paris shootings raise intel questions
Article
/ 23 March 2016

Bombers’ links to Paris shootings raise intel questions

One of the el-Bakraoui brothers is believed to have provided ammunition and weapons for the Paris attacks.

By Angelique Chrisafis
DR Congo chef reaches stardom after return to roots
Africa
/ 30 March 2015

DR Congo chef reaches stardom after return to roots

Racism and the financial meltdown kept a Congolese master chef down and out in Belgium. Back at home, he has finally won the stardom he fought for.

By Staff Reporter
Belgium, Argentina claim last World Cup quarterfinal spots
Article
/ 2 July 2014

Belgium, Argentina claim last World Cup quarterfinal spots

Lionel Messi rescued Argentina once more to help sink Switzerland as the United States’s fairytale World Cup run came to an end against Belgium.

By Talek Harris
A battle for ‘Belgitude’
Article
/ 19 June 2014

A battle for ‘Belgitude’

The Red devils represent an ideal modern nation but ultimately merely mask the country’s division.

By Samindra Kunti
Belgium wins World Cup of poverty gaps
Article
/ 12 June 2014

Belgium wins World Cup of poverty gaps

If financial equality determined the tournament outcome, then Latin America wouldn’t stand a chance.

By Larry Elliott
Belgian air traffic strike grounds SA diplomats
Article
/ 12 June 2013

Belgian air traffic strike grounds SA diplomats

South African officials from the international relations department have been unable to leave Belgium because of a strike by air traffic controllers.

By Miranda Andrew
SA’s Ayanda Patosi wants to net the big one in Europe
Article
/ 14 December 2012

SA’s Ayanda Patosi wants to net the big one in Europe

Gavin Hunt believes SA’s Ayanda Patosi, who currently plays for a Belgian club, has the ability to outdo Steven Pienaar on the European soccer field.

By Carlos Amato
European Union cracks down on rebellion
Article
/ 9 March 2012

European Union cracks down on rebellion

Brussels has condemned Spain for planning to go against European Commission rules and not focus on its targets.

By Ian Traynor
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Article
/ 2 March 2012

Wenger considers formal complaint against Belgian FA

Arsene Wenger is considering lodging a complaint with the Belgian FA, saying they "forced" Thomas Vermaelen to play even though he was injured.

By Staff Reporter
MSF calls for release of kidnapped workers in Somalia
Article
/ 7 January 2012

MSF calls for release of kidnapped workers in Somalia

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has made a renewed call for the safe release of two Spanish workers who were kidnapped in Somalia in October.

By Staff Reporter
Drowning in a sea of waste
Article
/ 6 January 2012

Drowning in a sea of waste

The convenience of using plastic leaves our world smothered in rubbish.

By Juliette Jowit
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