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Wagner boss faces the music
Opinion
/ 25 August 2023

Wagner boss faces the music

The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin raises a number of suspicious questions and it has relevance for Africa

By Philip Machanick
Ampersand Mixtape 6: Reasons to be Cheerful
Podcasts
/ 25 August 2023

Ampersand Mixtape 6: Reasons to be Cheerful

This mixtape gives you 38 musical reasons to be cheerful. It’s brim-full of happy songs from across genres, borders and generations, guaranteed to put a perma-grin on your face

By Charles Leonard
Ali Bongo, Gabon’s political phoenix
Africa
/ 25 August 2023

Ali Bongo, Gabon’s political phoenix

Ali Bongo is standing in elections on 26 August for a third term as president of the central African country

By Agence France Presse
How a change in ARV distribution could help treat more people with HIV
Health
/ 23 August 2023

How a change in ARV distribution could help treat more people with HIV

Private pharmacies to join the management of antiretroviral treatment programme, making it easier for those who need the life-long medicine

By Lilly Roberts and Linda Pretorius
The wait for a ‘new Zimbabwe’ continues
Thought Leader
/ 23 August 2023

The wait for a ‘new Zimbabwe’ continues

It is disheartening to see history repeating itself, killing hope for a democratic and just government

By Tshidi Leatswe
Derek Watts dies of cancer
National
/ 22 August 2023

Derek Watts dies of cancer

The ‘Carte Blanche’ presenter announced in June that he would be stepping back from his work to focus on his health

By Mandisa Ndlovu
What goes into your medical aid premium — and what it means for the NHI
Health
/ 22 August 2023

What goes into your medical aid premium — and what it means for the NHI

The proposed National Health Insurance fund will work in a similar way as private medical schemes do now, but there will also be differences

By Zano Kunene
China still a big target for South Africa, even as its economy shrinks — Patel
Business
/ 22 August 2023

China still a big target for South Africa, even as its economy shrinks — Patel

The minister of trade and industry said South Africa will keep an eye on superpower’s slowing growth, given its effect on the global economy

By Sarah Smit
Zimbabwean elections: The people, the predicaments and predictions
Opinion
/ 22 August 2023

Zimbabwean elections: The people, the predicaments and predictions

The democratic process is at the mercy of the ruling Zanu-PF

By Aaron Ng’ambi
Kwaito star Arthur Mafokate and the dodgy Lottery grant
National
/ 21 August 2023

Kwaito star Arthur Mafokate and the dodgy Lottery grant

Mafokate’s company invoiced a non-profit organisation over R1-million from a lottery grant for a music festival that never happened

By Raymond Joseph
How India moved to being a leading power in Brics and the world
Thought Leader
/ 21 August 2023

How India moved to being a leading power in Brics and the world

The rapidly growing economy is commanding more and more influence

By Phapano Phasha
Many transgressions before Zimbabwe’s elections raise questions about a free and fair poll
Thought Leader
/ 21 August 2023

Many transgressions before Zimbabwe’s elections raise questions about a free and fair poll

The run-up to Wednesday’s poll has been preceded by a number of concerning undemocratic actions

By GGA staff reporter and Craig Moffat
Former French colonies are still paying a ‘colonial’ tax
Thought Leader
/ 20 August 2023

Former French colonies are still paying a ‘colonial’ tax

Far too many African assets are still under the control of Western powers

By Sikhumbuzo Thomo
Urban transport across Africa turns to electrification
Africa
/ 20 August 2023

Urban transport across Africa turns to electrification

The continent is embarking on a path to an electric public transport system, highlighting the importance of infrastructure investment

By bird story agency
Rights groups urge Tanzania to free critics of UAE port deal
Africa
/ 19 August 2023

Rights groups urge Tanzania to free critics of UAE port deal

The deal paves the way for a logistics company controlled by Dubai to manage all the ports in Tanzania

By Agence France Presse
A ‘resilient’ economy still feels the pinch
Editorial
/ 18 August 2023

A ‘resilient’ economy still feels the pinch

The government should stand between us and inflation’s constant battering

By Editorial
Regional diplomacy in Niger crisis sheds light on Nigeria ties
Africa
/ 18 August 2023

Regional diplomacy in Niger crisis sheds light on Nigeria ties

A military intervention has been staved off by leaders in north Nigeria, but queues of long-haul trucks are stuck now that the Niger and Nigeria border has been closed

By Aminu Abubakar and Camille Malplat
Millions spent but 11 years later, police station is a drug den
National
/ 14 August 2023

Millions spent but 11 years later, police station is a drug den

The meant-to-be newly renovated Ngqamakhwe police station has been stripped by vandals after construction work stopped

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik
The curse of war in Sudan: Past mistakes and future opportunities
Thought Leader
/ 12 August 2023

The curse of war in Sudan: Past mistakes and future opportunities

It is imperative that stakeholders find a way to bring an end to the nonsensical violence

By Saeed Abdalla
Ghost voters haunt Zimbabwe elections
Africa
/ 12 August 2023

Ghost voters haunt Zimbabwe elections

An analysis of the voters’ roll indicates that the elections on 23 August for the president and legislature will not be free and fair

By Agence France Presse
In post-coup Niger, many salute ‘liberation’ despite global criticism
Africa
/ 12 August 2023

In post-coup Niger, many salute ‘liberation’ despite global criticism

Plenty of people seem relieved to see the end of 12 years in government by the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism

By Agence France Presse
Thinking out of the box took Jake Paul to success
Friday
/ 9 August 2023

Thinking out of the box took Jake Paul to success

Untold shows how Jake Paul used his bad image to grow his boxing career

By Ipeleng Derby-Molefe
Why Limpopo’s schools still have pit toilets
Health
/ 8 August 2023

Why Limpopo’s schools still have pit toilets

Nine years after grade R learner Michael Komape drowned in a pit toilet, 2 334 schools in the province still have these structures on their premises

By Christina Pitt
Civil society has collapsed in Hakainde Hichilema’s Zambia
Thought Leader
/ 7 August 2023

Civil society has collapsed in Hakainde Hichilema’s Zambia

The state and quality of civil society is important for a functioning democracy, but Zambia’s has failed citizens

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
What does patriarchy actually mean?
Thought Leader
/ 7 August 2023

What does patriarchy actually mean?

Powerful concepts are not immune to losing their strength when overused or misunderstood

By Sarah Setlaelo
Bold bakkie with plenty of brawn
Motoring
/ 6 August 2023

Bold bakkie with plenty of brawn

The Isuzu D-Max AT35 has bigger wheels and an even bigger presence than its predecessor

By Deon van der Walt
Kenya suspends Worldcoin crypto over privacy concerns
Africa
/ 5 August 2023

Kenya suspends Worldcoin crypto over privacy concerns

The project is already under scrutiny for running afoul of strict data privacy rules in Europe

By Agence France Presse
Nigeria turns the screw on Niger coup leaders
Africa
/ 4 August 2023

Nigeria turns the screw on Niger coup leaders

But the country is unlikely to intervene militarily because its forces are already overstretched at home

By Alexandre Martins Lopes
This is Jo’burg Season 1, Episode 11
Podcasts
/ 4 August 2023

This is Jo’burg Season 1, Episode 11

Instead of sulking in the corner, the vocal residents Brixton in Jo’burg are finding solutions that are progressive and inclusive

By Charles Leonard
Legalising South Africa’s illegal mining: The key to overcoming its deadly consequences
Editorial
/ 4 August 2023

Legalising South Africa’s illegal mining: The key to overcoming its deadly consequences

The dark and dangerous world fuels international criminal syndicates that control the illicit gold economy and as organised crime grips the country, it infiltrates our political landscape with dire consequences

By Editorial
Trump set to appear in court to face election conspiracy charges
World
/ 3 August 2023

Trump set to appear in court to face election conspiracy charges

The accusations that Trump and six unnamed co-conspirators plotted to upend the 2020 election is the former president’s third criminal indictment since March

By Chris Lefkow
The condemnation of Italy
Friday
/ 3 August 2023

The condemnation of Italy

Magnificent cook book shows you how to eat a country — the modern way

By Christian Stephen
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