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Six decades of liberation party rule in Botswana end in shock
Africa
/ 4 November 2024

Six decades of liberation party rule in Botswana end in shock

The Botswana Democratic Party suffered a humiliating defeat in last week’s parliamentary elections

By Keletso Thobega
Starlink terminals sold out in five African countries as demand soars
Business
/ 4 November 2024

Starlink terminals sold out in five African countries as demand soars

The satellite service continues to disrupt the continent’s traditional internet market

By Conrad Onyango
Water crisis rooted in infrastructure failures and municipal distress, says Mashatile
Politics
/ 1 November 2024

Water crisis rooted in infrastructure failures and municipal distress, says Mashatile

The deputy president says decaying water systems and financial strain at municipalities are driving SA’s water shortage

By Mandisa Nyathi
Naledi residents still seek answers after six children die of poisoning
National
/ 1 November 2024

Naledi residents still seek answers after six children die of poisoning

The health minister said that there was no direct link between the children’s deaths and the products consumed from the local spaza shops

By Aarti Bhana
Dada Morero: Joburg is facing a severe water crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 31 October 2024

Dada Morero: Joburg is facing a severe water crisis

The executive mayor blamed drought but water experts say the city’s reservoir levels are ‘leaking to critical thresholds’

By Sheree Bega
Climate Change Act: Key preparations underway for implementation
The Green Guardian
/ 30 October 2024

Climate Change Act: Key preparations underway for implementation

However, the legislation is legally complicated, environment minister says

By Sheree Bega
Can COP29 bridge the climate finance gap? South Africa sets ambitious goals
The Green Guardian
/ 29 October 2024

Can COP29 bridge the climate finance gap? South Africa sets ambitious goals

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Dion George said developed countries had failed in their commitments to developing countries

By Sheree Bega
Pesticide killed six children in Soweto, report shows
Health
/ 28 October 2024

Pesticide killed six children in Soweto, report shows

The police are yet to determine whether the organophosphate is linked to the spaza shops where the children bought chips

By Aarti Bhana
Mozambique election: Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo declared election winner amid tension
Africa
/ 28 October 2024

Mozambique election: Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo declared election winner amid tension

The party that has ruled Mozambique since 1975 remains popular

By Luis Nhachote, The Continent
Police officers, botanist accused in poaching fraud case
Crime
/ 25 October 2024

Police officers, botanist accused in poaching fraud case

Officer who headed endangered species unit says it’s a ‘wild-goose chase’

By Liezl Human
Urban decay and infrastructure projects to be fast-tracked, says Macpherson
National
/ 23 October 2024

Urban decay and infrastructure projects to be fast-tracked, says Macpherson

The minister stressed the need for collaboration between government and business to improve infrastructure and boost tourism

By Lyse Comins
US ‘anti-rights’ groups boost spending in Africa to over $16 million
Africa
/ 22 October 2024

US ‘anti-rights’ groups boost spending in Africa to over $16 million

Christian rights groups have spent millions over four years in efforts to push anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQIA+ agendas

By Umamah Bakharia
Charges dropped against one accused in Joshlin Smith case
National
/ 21 October 2024

Charges dropped against one accused in Joshlin Smith case

The state says the matter is ready to be transferred to the high court

By Umamah Bakharia
Joe Biden has ignored Africa for his entire term, so why is he visiting Angola in December?
Africa
/ 21 October 2024

Joe Biden has ignored Africa for his entire term, so why is he visiting Angola in December?

Human rights bodies fear that geoeconomic interests will overshadow promotion of democracy and human rights during the visit

By Christopher Isake and Samuel Oyewole
Cape honey bees the guardians of South Africa’s food security
The Green Guardian
/ 18 October 2024

Cape honey bees the guardians of South Africa’s food security

Honey bees are invaluable to the environment and the economy, and their protection is essential

By Lesego Chepape
Mmete Fusi appointed acting CEO of PetroSA amid investigation into Xolile Sizani
National
/ 17 October 2024

Mmete Fusi appointed acting CEO of PetroSA amid investigation into Xolile Sizani

Sizani was appointed to lead the embattled SEO in February

By MG Reporter
Israel pounds Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, killing mayor
World
/ 17 October 2024

Israel pounds Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, killing mayor

Hezbollah said it fired rockets at the northern Israeli town of Safed — the third such attack in 24 hours

By Aya Iskandarani and Delphine Matthieussent
How government abandoned a multi-million-rand community dairy farm
National
/ 16 October 2024

How government abandoned a multi-million-rand community dairy farm

After catastrophic floods, minister Nomakhosazana Meth introduced a mysterious investor to the farm without any due diligence

By Daniel Steyn and Joseph Chirume
World Food Day 2024 | South Africa’s broken food system needs an overhaul
Columns
/ 16 October 2024

World Food Day 2024 | South Africa’s broken food system needs an overhaul

For a equitable and prosperous future we need to guarantee the right to a nutritious diet from birth

By Alan Browde
Elana Meyer and Blanche Moila return to Cape Town Marathon to boost young athletes
Sport
/ 15 October 2024

Elana Meyer and Blanche Moila return to Cape Town Marathon to boost young athletes

This year, Meyer will join SA running icon Blanche Moila and global business executive Rhonda Veetre in various race categories

By MG Reporter
Retirement withdrawals from two-pot system total R21 billion, says Sars
Article
/ 14 October 2024

Retirement withdrawals from two-pot system total R21 billion, says Sars

About a million retirement fund members have withdrawn money from their savings

By Anathi Madubela
Tariffs, tax cuts, energy: What is in Trump’s economic plan?
World
/ 13 October 2024

Tariffs, tax cuts, energy: What is in Trump’s economic plan?

His tariff plans promise economic benefits, but economists warn they could raise consumer prices, increase inflation, and disrupt global trade

By Beiyi Seow
Illegal abortions a hidden problem in South Africa
Health
/ 9 October 2024

Illegal abortions a hidden problem in South Africa

Despite the termination of pregnancy being legal and offered at public and private health facilities, many women and girls still resort to backstreet abortionists

By Aarti Bhana
Meet Mozambique’s four leading presidential candidates
Africa
/ 8 October 2024

Meet Mozambique’s four leading presidential candidates

Outgoing President Filipe Nyusi’s Frelimo party has held power since independence from Portugal in 1975

By Agence France Presse
The parrot trade boom: Risks and consequences for endangered species
The Green Guardian
/ 7 October 2024

The parrot trade boom: Risks and consequences for endangered species

New research probes whether captive breeding is hurting or helping parrots

By Sheree Bega
Israel marks first anniversary of Hamas’s 7 October attack
World
/ 7 October 2024

Israel marks first anniversary of Hamas’s 7 October attack

The attack claimed more than 1 200 lives, while more than 41 000 people, the majority civilians, have been killed in Israel’s war on Gaza

By Michael Blum and Lisa Golden
Failing Eastern Cape municipality spends just 13% of R123m infrastructure grant
National
/ 2 October 2024

Failing Eastern Cape municipality spends just 13% of R123m infrastructure grant

Premier Oscar Mabuyane has been urged to act against Alfred Nzo municipality’s mayor, Vukile Mhlelembana

By Khaya Koko
Invasive alien plant species in eThekwini parks need to be removed
The Green Guardian
/ 2 October 2024

Invasive alien plant species in eThekwini parks need to be removed

KwaZulu-Natal’s urban spaces are filled with invasive alien species that need to be removed, according to a study by a master’s student employed by the Natural Science Collection Facility.  The study by Maxine Manickum looked at tree diversity in urban parks in eThekwini municipality. “There is a strong presence of invasive alien plants and a […]

By Ozayr Patel
Lapalala Wilderness School’s rhino initiative works to empower the next generation of conservationists
The Green Guardian
/ 1 October 2024

Lapalala Wilderness School’s rhino initiative works to empower the next generation of conservationists

Two learners receive four-year bursaries plus two years of work after they graduate based on presentations they prepared

By Lesego Chepape
De Lille appoints new members to South African Tourism board after mass resignations
National
/ 30 September 2024

De Lille appoints new members to South African Tourism board after mass resignations

Six board members quit in September after the minister announced a shake-up

By Aarti Bhana
Sugar industry wants delay on increasing tax crippling the sector
Business
/ 30 September 2024

Sugar industry wants delay on increasing tax crippling the sector

The sector says the health promotion tax introduced in 2018 has hurt sugar producers and cost jobs

By Anathi Madubela
Weather warnings could again lead to KZN road closures
National
/ 29 September 2024

Weather warnings could again lead to KZN road closures

Salt and brine are at the ready to prevent snow and ice buildup on roads

By MG Reporter
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