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Life below water from Zanzibar
Advancing science and conservation in the West Indian Ocean
Inclusive education is the future
With a deeper understanding of the problems, excluding children with disabilities can cease
Finding Rhapta, East Africa’s lost Roman-era city
Forgotten by history, the ancient city of Rhapta is among Africa’s most enduring archaeological mysteries
Tanzania’s flags of inconvenience
Foreign-owned ships registered in Tanzania have been caught smuggling drugs and arms. The country’s president has had enough
Zanzibar International Film Festival 2016 is all about ‘This Journey of Ours’
“In our diversity we find common destinies, shared histories; we celebrate what defines us as a group and as flowers of this rich garden of peoples."
Zanzibar: Revolt spiced up island life
We can learn from the Zanzibar uprising, which liberated people and freed the land, writes Andile Mngxitama.
Zanzibar music legend Bi Kidude dies
Zanzibar's famed singer Bi Kidude, renowned for her haunting voice and energetic performances, has died.
‘Slaves in our own land’
Randu Nzai Ruwa is no stereotypical revolutionary. But the soft-spoken carpenter has a radical idea.
Falling in love with the slow cycles of Zanzibar
You don't have to go on a luxury package tour to enjoy what this tropical Tanzanian island has to offer
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Court must declare Cape Town’s ‘inhuman’ demolitions, evictions illegal, says law centre
The city argues that it is not carrying out evictions, but is acting against land invasions
Back in time to meals on wheels
Cape Town’s oldest roadhouse is hoping to make a comeback during the coronavirus lockdown. Nostalgia is the biggest seller
People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
