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Brexit is a ‘massive economic opportunity’: PM Johnson

Article James Pheby - 27 Jul 2019

In a speech in Manchester where he pledged new investment in Leave-voting areas, Johnson promised to step up negotiations on post-Brexit trade deals

Betting on Boorish to bugger up

Article Paddy Harper - 26 Jul 2019

My mum Winnie, who lives in Belfast, worries that the evil fop will cut benefits, mess with the border and restart an Irish war. So do I

Theresa May: A legacy sunk by Brexit

Article James Pheby - 23 Jul 2019

The Conservative premier's turbulent time in office was swamped and ultimately sunk by her legacy-defining battle to secure a Brexit divorce deal

UK PM contender Johnson’s biggest controversies

Article Joe Jackson 1 - 23 Jul 2019

Here are some of the most contentious episodes in the life of the 55-year-old former foreign secretary and London mayor

Final hours of voting in race to become British PM

Article Robin Millard - 22 Jul 2019

The result will be announced on Tuesday

List of good leaders is receding

Article Hans Mackenzie Main - 12 Jul 2019

'I think it’s safe to say the world is experiencing a leadership crisis'

Systemic prejudice in the UK, and visa refusals for African academics

Article Maddie Grounds - 10 Jul 2019

Accusations of racism continue to be directed towards the UK following an inquiry concerning denials of visit visas for African applicants

Why I do not support active euthanasia

Article Martin Bac - 10 Jul 2019

In a country where spirituality and faith play such an important role, the rational argument will not convince

Trump hits out at May after leak of damning cables

Article Jerome Cartillier & Dmitry Zaks - 9 Jul 2019

London has been scrambling to stem the damage caused by the weekend release of confidential telegrams

Trump says Iran ‘playing with fire’ after nuclear deal limit breached

Article Wg Dunlop & Amir Havasi - 2 Jul 2019

US President Trump warned on Monday that Iran is "playing with fire" after Tehran said it exceeded a limit on enriched uranium reserves

Don’t attack the Chinese — learn from their example

Article Mathew Blatchford - 8 Jun 2019

By labelling China as a colonial threat, Zambian historian Sishuwa Sishuwa is helping its enemies

UN orders UK to end rule of Chagos Islands

Africa Carole Landry - 23 May 2019

The Indian Ocean archipelago has been at the center of a decades-long dispute over Britain's decision to separate it from Mauritius in 1965

May’s final bid to salvage Brexit deal appears doomed

Article Dmitry Zaks - 22 May 2019

The embattled leader on Tuesday promised to give lawmakers a vote on holding a second Brexit referendum

Britain faces UN defeat over Chagos islands

Africa Carole Landry - 22 May 2019

The Indian Ocean archipelago has been at the centre of a decades-long dispute over Britain's decision to separate it from Mauritius in 1965

Trump moves to strangle Iran economy as nuclear deal withers

Article Shaun Tandon & Amir Havasi - 9 May 2019

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday tightened the screws further on Iran with sanctions on its mining industry

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The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion

khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live with every day

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Durban city manager says NPA erred in his bail conditions

des erasmus - 28 Oct 2020

The corruption-fraught metro is coming to grips with having a municipal manager who is on bail for graft, yet has returned to work

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SA justice delays extradition of paedophile to UK

Sarah Smit - 27 Oct 2020

Efforts to bring Lee Nigel Tucker to justice have spanned 16 years and his alleged victims have waited for 30 years

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'