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How US foreign policy under Donald Trump has affected Africa

Africa Nomsa Maseko - 19 Oct 2020

Lesotho has been used as a microcosm in this article to reflect how the foreign policy has affected Africa

Iraqi rivers under threat from dams in Iran and Turkey

Environment Agency - 29 Aug 2020

This year, an unprecedented fiscal crunch caused by low oil prices forced the government to suspend infrastructure investments. But new dams alone won’t save Iraq’s waterways, experts warn.

Time is not on our side in Libya

Africa Vijay Prashad & Independent Media Institute - 22 Jul 2020

Simmering tensions could see the country partitioned between east and west

The pandemic has shifted patterns of conflict in Africa

Africa Clionadh Raleigh - 22 Jun 2020

Although the overall rate of conflict has remained steady in Africa during the past 10 weeks of the pandemic, the nature of this is changing in subtle but significant ways

Modi attacks universities

Opinion Jayati Ghosh - 17 Jan 2020

By threatening students and academics, the Indian government seeks to create a compliant nation. But it is also a push towards disaster

Bloody alliance has created a new cradle of facism

Article Gianluca Solera - 15 Nov 2019

The West failed to defend the Arab Spring. It can’t afford to let Syria’s dictator crush the Kurds

Key developments in Turkey’s offensive in Syria

Article Agency - 16 Oct 2019

Three offensive attacks against the Kurds have come since 2016

For Syria Kurds, the end of autonomy?

Article Alice Hackman - 15 Oct 2019

As President Bashar al-Assad's forces deploy towards the northern border, is the Kurdish minority giving up on autonomy?

Khashoggi son defends Saudi against critics ‘exploiting’ murder

Article Agency - 1 Oct 2019

The son of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who has denied a financial settlement with the government, spoke out in defence of...

Editorial: Bank woes – but not in SA

Article Editorial - 12 Jul 2019

'We have our own problems in South Africa — not least a fashionable debate over the role and independence of the Reserve Bank'

Istanbul shows how democracy is won

Article Daron Acemoglu & James A Robinson - 3 Jul 2019

This year’s local elections — originally held on March 31 — have been widely regarded as a referendum on Erdoğan’s authoritarian rule

Journalists act to get justice for assassinated reporters

Article Leon Willems - 26 Jun 2019

Investigators will publish reports on the murders and, if necessary, set up an international tribunal

Freedom comes at the cost of love

Article Carl Collison - 24 May 2019

Despite escaping Syria together, one queer couple’s scars tore their relationship apart

Shiraaz Mohamed release will not be easy — Amec

Article Eyaaz Matwadia - 30 Apr 2019

The Gift of the Givers are confident of the photographer’s release from Syria, but the situation is sensitive and complicated

US bars entry to 16 Saudis over Khashoggi killing

Article Agency - 9 Apr 2019

A statement by the State Department listed the 16 Saudi Individuals and said that they were party to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

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Finance probe into the Ingonyama Trust Board goes ahead

Paddy Harper - 20 Oct 2020

The threat of legal action from ITB chairperson Jerome Ngwenya fails to halt forensic audit ordered by the land reform minister

National

Fake trafficking news targets migrants

Jan Bornman - 20 Oct 2020

Exaggerated reports on social media of human trafficking syndicates snatching people in broad daylight legitimate xenophobia while deflecting from the real problems in society

National

Female cops sent for rape counselling

khaya koko - 18 Oct 2020

Brigadier Sifiso Cele denies the rape allegations, saying that they are part of a smear campaign and that criminal charges should have been opened if the accusations were true

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

Special Reports

Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

Special Reports

Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

Special Reports

What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

A virtual card lets you pay online without ever having to take your card from your wallet or exposing your actual account information