economy-business
South Africa’s financial markets have shown signs of unease as global oil prices fluctuate ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline to re-impose sanctions on Iran. The uncertainty has sent rip…
Apr 8, 2026
economy-business
South Africa has unveiled a groundbreaking digital twin initiative aimed at revolutionising urban planning and infrastructure development. The project, launched by the Department of Human Settlemen…
Apr 8, 2026
politics-governance
South Africa’s Department of Energy has issued a stark warning about the rising volatility of global oil prices, linking the trend to broader economic instability across the continent. The statemen…
Apr 8, 2026
economy-business
South Africa’s electricity grid faced a severe strain on Monday as unseasonal storms swept across the Western Cape, causing blackouts in multiple regions. The National Energy Crisis Committee confi…
Apr 8, 2026
economy-business
Montenegro’s Ministry of Finance has publicly criticised the aid programme Seguro, accusing it of mismanagement and inefficiency. The remarks come after a recent audit revealed that nearly 40% of a…
Apr 7, 2026
economy-business
SAPS Captain Thandiwe Mkhize, accused of fraud linked to the Protection Security Services (PSS), was granted R50 000 bail by the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday. The case has sparked widespread …
Apr 7, 2026
economy-business
The Venezuelan Socialist Unity Party (PSUV) has announced a nationwide mobilisation for 9 August to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Law of Communal Councils, a cornerstone of President Nico…
Apr 7, 2026
politics-governance
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of implementing measures that could prevent the party from fielding candidates in the 2027 ele…
Apr 7, 2026
economy-business
Portugal’s Euromilhões lottery winner, a Lisbon-based software engineer, has sparked a wave of interest in South Africa, where the jackpot’s potential impact on local development goals is being clo…
Apr 7, 2026
economy-business
Salmans Khan's unexpected $1 million financial support for Rajpal Yadav has ignited a media storm in India, following a heated exchange at a recent awards show. The move, which came after Yadav mad…
Apr 7, 2026
health-medicine
Cade Horton, a rising star in American football, has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The injury, sustained…
Apr 7, 2026
culture-arts
Canada’s final World Cup qualification window ended with a 2-1 loss to the United States in Toronto, leaving fans and analysts questioning the team’s future without key players like Alphonso Davies…
Apr 7, 2026