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Rising food prices in South Africa: A struggle for daily survival
Business
/ 30 March 2023

Rising food prices in South Africa: A struggle for daily survival

The shelves in grocery stores have become more forbidding since the pandemic, but economists believe that there is some hope on the horizon

By Sarah Smit
As US vice-president Harris arrives in Zambia, here is what lies ahead
Opinion
/ 28 March 2023

As US vice-president Harris arrives in Zambia, here is what lies ahead

How does Zambia see its relationship with the US amid shifting global dynamics?

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
Banking shock exposes cheap cash addiction
Business
/ 23 March 2023

Banking shock exposes cheap cash addiction

The turmoil, which some say was inevitable given aggressive hiking cycles, exposes the dependency of advanced economies on cheap credit

By Sarah Smit
Fixing Eskom can’t come soon enough
Opinion
/ 27 February 2023

Fixing Eskom can’t come soon enough

Separating Eskom into generation, transmission and distribution could play a significant role in reducing power cuts

By Ozayr Patel
China ‘spy balloons’ fly high and are very hard to detect, says expert
National
/ 25 February 2023

China ‘spy balloons’ fly high and are very hard to detect, says expert

Exercise Mosi II an opportunity for spying on Russian, China military capabilities, says expert

By Eunice Masson
Cold War 2.0 | Where can South Africa stand other than on its non-aligned perch?
Editorial
/ 24 February 2023

Cold War 2.0 | Where can South Africa stand other than on its non-aligned perch?

As a country, our struggling economy is hitched to both the prospects of the East and the West. Being frozen out by any of them, would be punishing for all

By Editorial
A year on, why are some African countries still not condemning Russia?
Opinion
/ 21 February 2023

A year on, why are some African countries still not condemning Russia?

Putin’s misguided invasion of Ukraine has led to turmoil in the world, and the poor suffer the most, but African leaders lack the courage to castigate Russia

By Ross Harvey
Janet Yellen’s African trip fans the flames of the ‘debt trap’ narrative
Africa
/ 17 February 2023

Janet Yellen’s African trip fans the flames of the ‘debt trap’ narrative

An inflexible, hostile stance towards China could have negative effects on the West and its presence in the rest of the world

By Emmanuel Matambo
From Russia, with love: How a war changed the global economy
Business
/ 16 February 2023

From Russia, with love: How a war changed the global economy

One year on, the Kremlin’s impact appears to be retreating — but, amid uncertainty about the global economy’s growth trajectory, risks to inflation remain

By Sarah Smit
Coal in SA’s energy mix until 2040s, Creecy tells mining indaba
Business
/ 8 February 2023

Coal in SA’s energy mix until 2040s, Creecy tells mining indaba

Coal still dominates the domestic energy mix, providing 81.4% of the total system load, according to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

By Anathi Madubela
Petrol and diesel prices going up from Wednesday
Business
/ 31 January 2023

Petrol and diesel prices going up from Wednesday

The reopening of the Chinese economy has prompted a large demand for oil, pushing domestic fuel prices higher

By Anathi Madubela
South Africa must rethink how to frame problems and solutions
Opinion
/ 25 January 2023

South Africa must rethink how to frame problems and solutions

Lessons from China and Norway on how capacities can be channelled to deliver on priorities and ensure activity with notable outcomes

By Mzukisi Qobo
Is China back — for the long haul?
Opinion
/ 19 January 2023

Is China back — for the long haul?

Recent policy reversals have left investors optimistic about the country but more is needed to ensure long-term growth

By Yuen Yuen Ang
Western bias in South African media threatens press freedom
Opinion
/ 13 January 2023

Western bias in South African media threatens press freedom

Coverage of the war in Ukraine shows shows Western views are perpetuated in the media, without balance and an alternative perspective

By Mandla J Radebe
South Africa’s economy hangs in the balance as energy crisis persists
Business
/ 12 January 2023

South Africa’s economy hangs in the balance as energy crisis persists

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said ending blackouts is at the top of the government’s priorities as the country grapples with tough economic conditions

By Sarah Smit
Can China save its economic miracle?
Opinion
/ 11 January 2023

Can China save its economic miracle?

While hopes are high that China will return to growth after ending its zero-Covid policy, it still faces many economic challenges

By Shang-Jin Wei
10 conflicts to watch in 2023
Opinion
/ 5 January 2023

10 conflicts to watch in 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent shock waves around the world. As the International Crisis Group shows, several other crises loom

By Comfort Ero and Richard Atwood
Xi is keeping his cards close to his chest on the Ukraine war
Opinion
/ 5 January 2023

Xi is keeping his cards close to his chest on the Ukraine war

Recent meeting with Putin exposes a cooling of China’s ‘no limits’ partnership with Russia

By Imran Khalid
Explainer: What forces will shape South Africa’s economy in 2023?
Business
/ 5 January 2023

Explainer: What forces will shape South Africa’s economy in 2023?

Economy hitting geopolitical tensions, pressure on consumers and load-shedding will likely stick around

By Sarah Smit
World’s doom and gloom financial scenario not inevitable
Opinion
/ 3 January 2023

World’s doom and gloom financial scenario not inevitable

There is much to suggest that global economic disaster is not assured, or even likely, in the near future

By Willem H Buiter
Prelude to an apocalyptic, dystopian scenario: Russia’s war on Ukraine
Opinion
/ 21 December 2022

Prelude to an apocalyptic, dystopian scenario: Russia’s war on Ukraine

Will the West be able to summon the fortitude to oppose Tsar Putin?

By Denis Venter
Facing up to the damaging and disruptive economic realities of 2022
Opinion
/ 19 December 2022

Facing up to the damaging and disruptive economic realities of 2022

Economic war rages on as global power dynamics shift.

By Richard D Wolff
China flip-flops over zero-Covid in the face of rising protests
Opinion
/ 13 December 2022

China flip-flops over zero-Covid in the face of rising protests

Easing of restrictions marks a shift in policy, but Beijing’s stance remains hazy and inconsistent

By Minxin Pei
UK’s Sunak exposes his naivety on foreign policy
Opinion
/ 12 December 2022

UK’s Sunak exposes his naivety on foreign policy

This was evident in the British prime minister’s speech at the lord mayor’s banquet, which customarily focuses on foreign policy

By Imran Khalid
China: No easy exit from zero-Covid
Opinion
/ 29 November 2022

China: No easy exit from zero-Covid

A gradual easing within broadly contained zones before loosening restrictions more broadly worked for China’s economy. It may work for its healthcare system too

By S Alex Yang and Angela Huyue Zhang
China moves to curb and censor rare, nationwide protests
Top Six
/ 28 November 2022

China moves to curb and censor rare, nationwide protests

China security forces detained people Monday at the scene of a rare demonstration

By Matthew Walsh and Jing Xuan Teng
US chip ban on China: A declaration of computer-age ‘war’?
Opinion
/ 23 November 2022

US chip ban on China: A declaration of computer-age ‘war’?

Sanctions can at best slow China from taking the global lead in chip manufacturing. At their worst, they will raise the chances of chip wars spilling into a physical or economic sphere

By Prabir Purkayastha
Sino-UK relations sour further after the G20 summit
Opinion
/ 20 November 2022

Sino-UK relations sour further after the G20 summit

‘The China threat’ provides Sunak with a way to divert attention from his domestic problems but he needs to tread carefully

By Imran Khalid
Biden, Xi meeting in Bali a ‘getting to know you’ icebreaker meeting
Opinion
/ 14 November 2022

Biden, Xi meeting in Bali a ‘getting to know you’ icebreaker meeting

Neither side is willing to push the other and no agreements or concessions are likely to be reached

By Imran Khalid
Democracy is worth defending in the face of multiple attacks from Russia and Iran to North Korea and the US
Opinion
/ 19 October 2022

Democracy is worth defending in the face of multiple attacks from Russia and Iran to North Korea and the US

Authoritarian would-be emperors such as Putin and Jinping and the US’s military-industrial complex erode the open society and its values of individual freedoms

By Casper Lӧtter
China: Xi Jinping’s speech short on detail, big on pride
Opinion
/ 18 October 2022

China: Xi Jinping’s speech short on detail, big on pride

The president’s speech at the Communist Party of China’s congress was vague on the issue of Taiwan as the party paves the way for his third term

By William Yang
Africa can capitalise on China’s ascendancy
Opinion
/ 5 October 2022

Africa can capitalise on China’s ascendancy

China’s economic rise and growing footprint presents an alternative to the West

By Emmanuel Matambo
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