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China won’t fund coal power for Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone, ambassador confirms

China will keeps its promise about not funding coal abroad, Chen Xiadong tells Fossil Free South Africa

Through research and partnering with communities, universities can tackle the Southern African region’s problems, such as poverty, climate change and unemployment

Academics, students urge Wits University to divest from fossil fuels

Staff and students argue it is unethical for university to profit from an industry that damages the planet and distorts science

Wits in a climate hot spot

The university says it provides a platform for multiple voices to be heard on any issue, including that of a climate denialist

Hidden costs in ‘free’ Internet service

The free Absa.co.za Internet service may be the first of many, if the plans of its UK-based partner Affinity Holdings are anything to go by.

Was Eve really a Sheila?

Were the first Australians related to the rest of humanity, or a breed apart?

Reading Alan Greenspan’s mind

How would a US recession affect South Africa?

Child loses eye to fireworks

Injuries caused by fireworks have increased over the past four years, with children the most affected.

Gauteng’s newest citadel of sin

Ritz, glitz and plenty of bad taste are the lures used to separate gamblers and shoppers from their hard-earned cash at Montecasino.

MTN ‘had right to charge VAT’

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) confirmed that cellphone giant MTN erred by not seeking customer consent to being charged VAT.

Cellphone giant’s R20m rip-off

The leading cellular service provider overcharged customers, maladministered insurance claims and knowingly sold faulty handsets.