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What a sustainable Covid-19 recovery could look like

Coronavirus Oluwaseun Oguntuase - 9 Aug 2020

Bioeconomy — using renewable biological resources — will allow Africa to transform its systems and create a viable economic future, global warming

Police brutality is government policy

Coronavirus Tristen Taylor - 12 Jul 2020

For 20 years ministers in charge of the police have been telling them to beat up or kill criminals

Invest in children to give them a better world

Environment Helen Clark - 25 Jun 2020

This entails putting them at the centre of national strategies, but doing it without high CO2 releases

Four ways African governments can bridge digital skills gap needed for post-Covid economic recovery

Coronavirus Nadia Hewett - 9 Jun 2020

As African governments tackle the coronavirus crisis, there is a parallel focus on the future and what an economic recovery will look like

We must equip graduates to excel in tasks that are beyond the scope of AI

Article David Taylor - 16 Mar 2020

With artificial intelligence taking over background tasks in the financial services sector, graduates need to be equipped with modern skills and mindsets to complement the machines and maximise benefits for consumers and the economy

We must continue to empower women entrepreneurs to grow Africa

Africa Elsie S Kanza - 8 Mar 2020

If we increase the number of high-growth, women-founded startups, they can bridge the inclusivity gaps in their respective economies and societies

The commons, not the market

Analysis Katie Kedward - 28 Feb 2020

Greening the financial system is essential, but the environment can’t be shoehorned into the logic of finance

Tourism can push Africa onto a new path – minister

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Feb 2020

The continent is fast becoming a dynamic sought-after tourist destination

Shake up institutions controlling the economy to dislodge inequality

Article Eddie Rakabe - 5 Feb 2020

The state uses policies and regulations to drive socioeconomic change, but market bias dominates

Netflix and the smash hit tax dodge

Article Kevin Davie - 24 Jan 2020

‘The Laundromat’ is a film about corporates and the superrich using tax havens, something the streaming service itself allegedly excels at

Trump trial opens with fiery clashes over witnesses

Article Michael Mathes & Paul Handley - 22 Jan 2020

The two sides squared off in fiery exchanges that circled around the procedures for the trial and gave the Democrats an opportunity to spell out their arguments for Trump's guilt on national television

Trump rejects climate ‘prophets of doom’ as Thunberg warns Davos

Article Sebastian Smith & Stuart Williams - 21 Jan 2020

The 50th meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) got under way in the ski resort with an avowed focus on climate change but with starkly different visions over global warming laid bare

Prune curricula to promote new learning

Article Sarah Gravett - 8 Nov 2019

Googling means students don’t have to memorise things, but knowledge is crucial for critical thinking

WEF on Africa did act on calls for action

Article Farhana Parker - 28 Sep 2019

An integrated plan to tackle gender-based violence was developed and will be monitored

Repairing ecosystems is costly, but doing nothing is criminal

Article Bonani Madikizela - 24 Sep 2019

The international ecological restoration conference takes place in Cape Town next week

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Coronavirus

Ithala backs its embattled chairperson

Paddy Harper - 25 Oct 2020

Roshan Morar is being investigated in connection with KwaZulu-Natal education department backpack sanitiser tender worth R4-million and a batch of face masks that vanished

National

Q&A Sessions: ‘My north star is the patient’

Eyaaz Matwadia - 24 Oct 2020

Rhulani Nhlaniki is Pfizer’s cluster lead for sub-Saharan Africa. As Pfizer starts phase III of the clinical trial of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, he tells Malaikah Bophela that if it is successful, the company will ensure the vaccine will be available to everyone who needs it

National

Murder of anti-mining activist emboldens KZN community

khaya koko - 23 Oct 2020

Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

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