German corporate and consumer confidence sank to new lows last week, hastening fears that Europe’s biggest economy is sliding into a deep recession.

Analysts predict the recession will be the worst we’ve seen for at least 30 years, writes David Teather in London.

A recent survey shows that, despite the present economic conditions, more South Africans plan to travel abroad.

Azad Essa, the IOLS-Research and the M&G compiled a series of stories about how people are being affected by the economic crunch.

Consumers will be shrinking from the pain of high interest rates for a year or so more.

Will the food crisis menacing the lives of millions ease up — or grow worse over time? The answer may be both.