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A personal tribute to Paddy Harper
Opinion
/ 30 January 2025

A personal tribute to Paddy Harper

Paddy cared deeply about underdogs, and journalistic excellence was intertwined with his extensive community networks

By Mary de Haas
Rifts in the tripartite alliance could reshape South African politics 
Opinion
/ 30 January 2025

Rifts in the tripartite alliance could reshape South African politics 

Disagreement about economic policy has seen the communist party put distance between it and the ANC

By Mbasa Mvenene
It’s time to take our heads out of the sand on crypto currencies
Opinion
/ 30 January 2025

It’s time to take our heads out of the sand on crypto currencies

With over 30 000 outlets, including Dis-Chem and Pick n Pay accepting crypto, the tide is turning in favour of this new technology. This could be good for Africa

By Simla R Budhu
Is South Africa a nation?
Opinion
/ 30 January 2025

Is South Africa a nation?

There is a need for deliberate, inclusive strategies to bridge ethnic and racial cleavages and foster a more equitable and unified national identity

By Meketsi Tsotetsi
An open letter to African Union Commission chairperson candidates
Opinion
/ 29 January 2025

An open letter to African Union Commission chairperson candidates

The AU’s theme for 2025 is Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations

By Allan Ngari
Comrade Paddy: A memory, a scar
Opinion
/ 29 January 2025

Comrade Paddy: A memory, a scar

I never knew his family, friends or colleagues – except one comrade, Kevin Qhobosheane – but the scar on my knee means Paddy Harper’s care will always be with me

By Makhosazana Xaba
Confluence of geopolitics, energy and trade can drive change in Africa’s mining industry
Opinion
/ 29 January 2025

Confluence of geopolitics, energy and trade can drive change in Africa’s mining industry

The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth

By Jonathan Veeran, Meluleki Nzimande and Tobia Serongoane
From China to the world: The universal spirit of the Spring Festival
Opinion
/ 29 January 2025

From China to the world: The universal spirit of the Spring Festival

Festivities such as the Chinese New Year are celebrated among people of diverse heritage and backgrounds, creating bonds evoking empathy between people

By Guaiqiong Li and Rainer Ebert
What would Bishop Marianne Budde say if she was invited to the Mining Indaba?
Opinion
/ 29 January 2025

What would Bishop Marianne Budde say if she was invited to the Mining Indaba?

Glencore, Anglo American, South32, BHP Billiton and Exxaro – the mining companies cited in coal class action – need to show corporate compassion for sick mine workers

By Father Stan Muyebe
New Electricity Regulation Amendment Act welcome but potential hurdles remain
Opinion
/ 28 January 2025

New Electricity Regulation Amendment Act welcome but potential hurdles remain

The new Act heralds a bold move away from Eskom’s monopoly but there is potential for challenge

By Jason van der Poel, Emma Bleeker and Kiera Bracher
Amendments to the Companies Act make it easier to prosecute delinquent board members
Opinion
/ 28 January 2025

Amendments to the Companies Act make it easier to prosecute delinquent board members

It is part of efforts towards a more transparent business environment that supports good governance and ethical practices

By Vanessa Jacklin-Levin, Daniel Pretorius and Thomas Erskine
Why Trump wants the Panama Canal and how he could get it
Opinion
/ 28 January 2025

Why Trump wants the Panama Canal and how he could get it

Its history shows how he could have grounds to take control of it as part of his America first programme

By Douglas White
Will the US Congress pull the Magnitsky sanctions trigger on South Africa?
Opinion
/ 27 January 2025

Will the US Congress pull the Magnitsky sanctions trigger on South Africa?

With President Donald Trump in office, there is strong political will to push back against the Brics nations

By Michael Walsh
Trump’s exit from WHO an opportunity for Africa to take charge of road safety on the continent
Opinion
/ 27 January 2025

Trump’s exit from WHO an opportunity for Africa to take charge of road safety on the continent

Africa is the World Health Organisation’s biggest beneficiary in terms of road safety projects

By Lemo Monyatsi
Can South Africa deepen agricultural exports to China?
Opinion
/ 27 January 2025

Can South Africa deepen agricultural exports to China?

The Chinese agricultural market is enormous, with more than $200 billion in imports annually.

By Wandile Sihlobo
Africa’s aviation sector needs open-skies agreements
Opinion
/ 27 January 2025

Africa’s aviation sector needs open-skies agreements

Liberalising aviation policies, including easing outdated ownership and capitalisation regulations, would boost Africa’s growth

By Henry Wissink
Stilfontein crisis underlines the need to regulate artisanal mining
Opinion
/ 27 January 2025

Stilfontein crisis underlines the need to regulate artisanal mining

This would cut down on criminal activity, reduce unemployment and boost tax revenue

By Hoitsimolimo Mutlokwa
The EFF’s destructive turn will be the end of the party
Opinion
/ 27 January 2025

The EFF’s destructive turn will be the end of the party

The Red Berets’ poor performance in last year’s elections has seen it embark on a path of self-harm

By Mabutho Shangase
Keep an eye on the supporting cast who redirected SA politics last year
Opinion
/ 25 January 2025

Keep an eye on the supporting cast who redirected SA politics last year

Three groups emerged: those who negotiated quietly to set up the GNU; loyalists in the DA, ANC, EFF and MK party and the rogues in and out of trouble with the law

By Ian Siebörger
Trade wars and economic fallout loom as Trump targets China — again
Opinion
/ 24 January 2025

Trade wars and economic fallout loom as Trump targets China — again

Booming China seems to be patiently playing the long game, unperturbed by Trump’s tariff threats which could ultimately punish US consumers

By Imran Khalid
Confidence in maths a catalyst for educational success
Opinion
/ 23 January 2025

Confidence in maths a catalyst for educational success

By targeting learners in primary school, children are better prepared for high school maths – and beyond

By Lynette Botha
Choose the words in your will carefully, especially when bequeathing property to more than one heir
Opinion
/ 23 January 2025

Choose the words in your will carefully, especially when bequeathing property to more than one heir

The Hart v Hart case considers usufruct or right of his wife to use the property the husband left to his sons

By Karel Kogler
South Africa can learn from Namibia’s progress in building a green hydrogen economy
Opinion
/ 23 January 2025

South Africa can learn from Namibia’s progress in building a green hydrogen economy

Robust, practical policies and engagement with communities are needed to reconcile foreign investment with domestic benefits

By Suzie Shefeni and Vivian !Nou-/Gawaseb
Meaning behind emojis: A case for forensic linguistics analysis in courts
Opinion
/ 23 January 2025

Meaning behind emojis: A case for forensic linguistics analysis in courts

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal investigating sexual harassment involving the Eastern Cape judge president, Selby Mbenenge, is the first time where the issue of emojis is playing out in a legal matter

By Quote This Woman+
Africa’s digital future in the shadow of the TikTok saga
Opinion
/ 23 January 2025

Africa’s digital future in the shadow of the TikTok saga

By supporting local startups and fostering tech entrepreneurship, African nations can reduce their reliance on foreign platforms while contributing to global innovation

By Ian Mangenga
Reclaiming identity: Why the name ‘Africa’ deserves scrutiny and possible change
Opinion
/ 22 January 2025

Reclaiming identity: Why the name ‘Africa’ deserves scrutiny and possible change

Altering the continent’s name, which reflects its colonial past, needs to be brought into public discussion

By Edmund Terem Ugar
Africa in the driver’s Seat: Funding our own development
Opinion
/ 22 January 2025

Africa in the driver’s Seat: Funding our own development

Several recent studies have shown that foreign aid has failed to deliver sustainable economic growth and reduce extreme poverty

By Francis James
Africa’s imperative for strategic action in the light of Trump’s policies
Opinion
/ 22 January 2025

Africa’s imperative for strategic action in the light of Trump’s policies

The US president’s moves give the continent the chance to assert itself in a shifting world order

By Sibahle Zuma
Reform property laws and bureaucratic system so that South Africa’s informal sector can thrive
Opinion
/ 22 January 2025

Reform property laws and bureaucratic system so that South Africa’s informal sector can thrive

Trading informally is not a choice but a necessity in a country where the unemployment rate is at an alarming level

By Lindani Zungu
Want to boost economic growth? Improve mining infrastructure
Opinion
/ 21 January 2025

Want to boost economic growth? Improve mining infrastructure

Working together, governments, the private sector and regional bodies can solve the infrastructure problems hobbing the growth of the mining sector in Africa

By Nomsa Mbere and Rita Spalding
Southern Africa must process its own critical minerals
Opinion
/ 21 January 2025

Southern Africa must process its own critical minerals

The region could create wealth and be pivotal in the fight against climate change by leveraging the clean-energy technologies the world needs

By James Wakiaga
Trump’s Paris Agreement withdrawal will affect the Global South’s renewable energy future
Opinion
/ 21 January 2025

Trump’s Paris Agreement withdrawal will affect the Global South’s renewable energy future

This is an opportunity for the Global South to forge new paths, emphasising regional cooperation, community-driven solutions and innovative financing

By Karabo Mokgonyana
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