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Victory for motorists as court declares Aarto demerit system unconstitutional
National
/ 13 January 2022

Victory for motorists as court declares Aarto demerit system unconstitutional

Outa says it is back to the drawing board for the government.

By Marcia Zali
The ‘prosperity gospel’ excuses poverty and its true causes in Africa
Africa
/ 13 January 2022

The ‘prosperity gospel’ excuses poverty and its true causes in Africa

You can’t tackle issues like poverty until you understand their root causes. Pastors who focus on self-enrichment through misleading their congregations misdiagnose these causes. That’s dangerous.

By Andile Zulu
How the pandemic can shake up African airlines for the better
Africa
/ 13 January 2022

How the pandemic can shake up African airlines for the better

By embracing a single African air transport market, the continent could grow the aviation industry, create more jobs and allow people to travel regionally.

By Daniel Odido
Editorial: Education failures are a failure for us all
Editorial
/ 13 January 2022

Editorial: Education failures are a failure for us all

For the next three months we all must critically engage with the education sector to halt the flood of a generation slipping through.

By Editorial
‘Be My Baby’ singer Ronnie Spector dies at 78
Friday
/ 13 January 2022

‘Be My Baby’ singer Ronnie Spector dies at 78

Ronnie Spector, the leader of the girl group the Ronettes and the voice behind immortal classics like “Be My Baby” and “Walking in the Rain,” died after a battle with cancer.

By Maggy Donaldson
Chaos, controversy at Afcon as Mali, Gambia and Ivory Coast all win
Sport
/ 13 January 2022

Chaos, controversy at Afcon as Mali, Gambia and Ivory Coast all win

Zambian official Janny Sikazwe signalled the end of the match with the clock showing 89 minutes and 42 seconds, leaving Tunisia furious as they chased the game against their 10-man opponents.

By Andy Scott
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews confront #MeToo claims
World
/ 13 January 2022

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews confront #MeToo claims

“Lo Tishtok” — Hebrew for “You will not be silent” — is a phrase gaining momentum among haredim, who are being forced to reckon with claims of serious crimes, including sexual abuse of children, against several of their cultural icons.

By Agence France Presse
Capitol assault probe wants testimony from top Republican lawmaker McCarthy
Top Six
/ 13 January 2022

Capitol assault probe wants testimony from top Republican lawmaker McCarthy

The congressional committee is examining if former president Donald Trump and his advisers encouraged or even plotted the violence.

By Agence France Presse
Djokovic drawn to play Australian Open as deportation threat looms
Sport
/ 13 January 2022

Djokovic drawn to play Australian Open as deportation threat looms

The unvaccinated world number one, top seed and defending champion is looking to clinch a 10th title at Melbourne Park.

By Mell Chun
Climate risks remain a global concern in 2022
The Green Guardian
/ 12 January 2022

Climate risks remain a global concern in 2022

WWF says the Global Risks Report is a wake-up call for world leaders and business to make the necessary changes to reduce the crisis

By Marcia Zali
Germany to speed up green energy projects in ‘gigantic’ effort
The Green Guardian
/ 12 January 2022

Germany to speed up green energy projects in ‘gigantic’ effort

Germany’s Climate and Energy minister Robert Habeck on Tuesday pledged to drastically ramp up renewable energy projects in the coming years

By Michelle Fitzpatrick
Putin says Russia has two weeks to prepare for Omicron wave
Coronavirus
/ 12 January 2022

Putin says Russia has two weeks to prepare for Omicron wave

Russia has lifted nearly all the restrictions designed to limit new cases, despite an increasing caseload and growing Omicron infections

By Agence France Presse
‘Don’t Look Up’ but do look out, here comes Shell
Opinion
/ 12 January 2022

‘Don’t Look Up’ but do look out, here comes Shell

We live in the Earth, not on the Earth, but continuing with an extractive mindset will be the end of us all

By John G Clarke
It’s imperative that South Africa moves fast on state capture prosecutions. Here’s why
Opinion
/ 12 January 2022

It’s imperative that South Africa moves fast on state capture prosecutions. Here’s why

Most South Africans believe the report into state capture must be followed up to ensure that those responsible for rampant corruption are held accountable

By Penelope Andrews
UK’s Johnson faces parliament over party scandal
Top Six
/ 12 January 2022

UK’s Johnson faces parliament over party scandal

The embattled leader has been silent since an email was leaked late Monday that appeared to show a senior official inviting more than 100 colleagues to an outdoor event in May 2020 and encouraging them to ‘bring your own booze’

By Agence France Presse
Djokovic admits ‘errors’ as he fights to avoid Australian deportation
Sport
/ 12 January 2022

Djokovic admits ‘errors’ as he fights to avoid Australian deportation

The world number one said his team had offered fresh information to the Australian government, which is pondering whether to cancel his visa, again, and throw him out of the country

By Andrew Leeson and Mell Chun
Time for Africa to take control of its own health
Health
/ 12 January 2022

Time for Africa to take control of its own health

Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya among 27 countries yet to sign the treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency.

By Githinji Gitahi
US makes a mockery of international law
Opinion
/ 11 January 2022

US makes a mockery of international law

The US’s claims of ‘rules-based order’ is the camouflage behind which American exceptionalism flourishes.

By KJ Noh
Djokovic saga throws light on migrants’ ordeal in Australia
Sport
/ 11 January 2022

Djokovic saga throws light on migrants’ ordeal in Australia

For four nights, Melbourne’s infamous ‘alternative place of detention’ for migrants became his abode: no tennis courts, no swimming pool and no leaving

By Najma Sambul and Mell Chun
Salah says he is not asking for ‘crazy stuff’ in new Liverpool deal
Sport
/ 11 January 2022

Salah says he is not asking for ‘crazy stuff’ in new Liverpool deal

The Egypt international has fewer than 18 months remaining on his current deal and has reiterated whether he stays or goes remains in the hands of Liverpool.

By Agence France Presse
Mahrez warns Algeria to raise game for Cup of Nations title defence
Sport
/ 11 January 2022

Mahrez warns Algeria to raise game for Cup of Nations title defence

The 30-year-old Manchester City winger skippered his country to victory against Senegal in the 2019 final in Egypt, and Djamel Belmadi’s team are unbeaten in competitive action since then

By Agence France Presse
UK PM Johnson faces fresh scandal over lockdown party breach
Top Six
/ 11 January 2022

UK PM Johnson faces fresh scandal over lockdown party breach

The British PM had hoped to start the new year with a reset of his embattled government, leaving behind the so-called “partygate” scandals that ratcheted up the pressure on his position, after a series of other claims of corruption.

By Joe Jackson
Behind concerns over Afcon is a culture of disdain
Sport
/ 11 January 2022

Behind concerns over Afcon is a culture of disdain

European clubs and media that wanted the tournament postponed amid a rise in Covid cases were serving their own selfish interests and repeating the old narrative of ‘darkest Africa’.

By James Yékú
Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman to appear on US coin
Top Six
/ 11 January 2022

Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman to appear on US coin

The quarter has for the last 90 years shown the nation’s first president, George Washington, on one side and an eagle on the other.

By Agence France Presse
Djokovic trains as Australian Open dream hangs in balance
Sport
/ 11 January 2022

Djokovic trains as Australian Open dream hangs in balance

Doubts have emerged over the accuracy of Djokovic’s travel declaration, reportedly filled out before he flew in from Spain.

By Agence France Presse
Djokovic wins Australia visa case, judge orders his release
Sport
/ 10 January 2022

Djokovic wins Australia visa case, judge orders his release

In an emergency online court hearing, the judge ordered that the decision to cancel Djokovic’s visa ‘be quashed’

By Agence France Presse
Precision is key for the economy in 2022
Business
/ 10 January 2022

Precision is key for the economy in 2022

The year ahead must focus on a fiscal reform interventions, capacity-building and more intentional projects towards poverty eradication

By Sifiso Skenjana
Africa’s polluters dodge the bullet
Africa
/ 10 January 2022

Africa’s polluters dodge the bullet

From pharmaceutical waste and radioactive pollutants in Lake Victoria in East Africa, to acid mine drainage in South Africa, water pollution is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa

By Laura Owings and Dann Okoth
What’s in store for the African continent in 2022?
Africa
/ 10 January 2022

What’s in store for the African continent in 2022?

Conflict hotspots, most in the Sahel region, will continue to dominate the news this year, while a number of countries will hold key elections.

By Alex Vines
Zoonotic viruses: Protect bats to protect people
The Green Guardian
/ 9 January 2022

Zoonotic viruses: Protect bats to protect people

Bats are potential carriers of zoonotic viruses and the destruction of their environment spells danger for humans.

By Sheree Bega
Private climate funding is the next finance bubble
The Green Guardian
/ 9 January 2022

Private climate funding is the next finance bubble

Evidence suggests that green lending to reduce developing countries’ CO2 emissions displays all the pathologies associated with financial manias.

By Arvind Subramanian
China and Omicron are the wild cards for the global economy and financial markets
Business
/ 9 January 2022

China and Omicron are the wild cards for the global economy and financial markets

Lockdown restrictions will continue to disrupt global value chains and support rising inflation that will require aggressive rate hikes

By Isaah Mhlanga
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