As world leaders convene for the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly in New York, 11 of the world’s leading economists urge the recognition and upholding of the economic value of public interest media in the age of artificial intelligence
A shift to sustainable, fossil-free solutions is necessary to tackle poverty, inequality and environmental degradation in the city
Public banks – Development Bank of Southern Africa, African Development Bank and the New Development Bank – and the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority render women invisible in a process that professes to be inclusive
The American right-wing Christian nationalist, media personality and ally of Donald Trump’s MAGA movement was shot dead on 10 September
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The effects of offshore gas projects contribute to a humanitarian crisis, and mainly only the companies and countries of the north benefit from the profits and commodities
A new South African electoral system will be chosen by parties. Guess who will benefit?
Municipalities get 10% of the national budget and must raise revenue from service users, most of whom are the working class poor and unemployed
Its failure to protect artisanal miners in Stilfontein shows that it is toothless and needs an overhaul to address structural weaknesses
Tackling the linked issues of obesity and diabetes requires changes in policy, economics and social attitudes
Albania’s AI ‘minister’ for procurement highlights tech’s potential in fighting corruption but South Africa’s experience shows accountability is key
Good leadership in the modern world also requires an integrative approach to digital tools to lead teams and ensure deliverables
Our Boks showed what they are made of when they defeated the All Blacks 10-43 but they need adequate rest and consistent game time
What it means for journalists to bear witness of their colleagues being targeted and killed while they bear witness to the genocide in Gaza
It is probably opportunistic trade for livestock feed
With a review imminent, the country faces more than the risk of remaining greylisted. Outdated, costly global money transfers are undermining competitiveness, increasing trade risks and deterring investment
The country must stand up to bullying from powerful states and form bonds, as an autonomous nation, with countries that share our values
Digital sustainable finance is key to mobilising private funding as Africa’s climate transition faces a major hurdle with aid often as loans increasing debt
As President Hakainde Hichilema lays his groundwork for Zambia’s 2026 election, a disputed outcome appears almost inevitable
New regulations put in place strict rules, including seasonal restrictions and spill prevention measures, to balance penguin conservation with shipping
It will take more than policy to change South Africans’ excessive use of alcohol; we all need to take part in the Sober Curious movement
Only 26 promises made to the electorate, only 21%, have started and none have been fully implemented
Democracy – government of the people, by the people, for the people – cannot prevail while wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few
It is not okay when Jewish students who express support for Israel are slapped, spat at or receive threatening phone calls; the university should address this
After eight decades, the UN is facing a slide into irrelevance, underlining the need for reform in financing, mandates, representation and partnerships
Too often, systems have been designed around protecting profits rather than protecting lives
Countries around the world are increasingly turning against Israel and its aggression in the Middle East. South Africa’s unions and citizens must join in solidarity with Palestinians
Women activists are pushing for an inclusive energy policy in South Africa, challenging the government’s gas plans and advocating for renewables
Mzansi Unicorns is a podcast spotlighting exceptional South Africans making a global impact across culture, business, sport, and social change.
Rural LGBTQIA+ individuals face mental health and other problems due to lack of affirming care, underlining the need for education and new, inclusive guidelines
The global order of years of diplomacy and peacebuilding can be flipped over by the cynical or power-hungry
Matthew Breetzke’s record-breaking ODI debut series, including a historic 150, has established him as a player to watch