Household food basket price up again, but slightly less than a year ago

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The monthly household food basket cost more in January than it did in December, but the price was at least slightly cheaper than in January 2025. This survey shows...

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Smart ways to start (or grow) your home fund in 2026

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BUSINESS NEWS – Saving up for a deposit on a home can feel like one of the biggest money mountains to climb, especially as the cost of living keeps...

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How to start building your financial reputation from your first payday

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BUSINESS NEWS – Starting your first job comes with plenty to think about, from performing well in a new and unfamiliar environment to handling the complexities of the tasks...

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Nigeria: South African Mayor Calls Out Nigerian High Commission Over Outstanding Utility Bill

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[Premium Times] Ms Moya, in a post on X, announced that the commission has been disconnected from power over its outstanding debt.

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Africa: President Ramaphosa To Address Afreximbank Accession Ceremony

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[Afreximbank] President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday , 04 February 2026, deliver an address at the signing of the Instrument of Accession by South Africa to the Establishment Agreement...

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South Africa: Nigel Pensioners Unable to Pay Municipal Arrears

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[GroundUp] Alra Park pensioners want indigent relief and debt cancellation

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South Africa: SA-Israel Spat – Tit-for-Tat Envoy Expulsions Rooted in Much Bigger ‘Ideological War’ Over Gaza

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[Daily Maverick] South Africa’s expulsion of the Israeli chargé d’affaires and Israel’s reciprocal response emphasise a collapse in relations. These ‘persona non grata’ declarations are symptoms of an ideological...

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Zimbabwe: Environmentalists Warn Loss of Wetlands Puts Zimbabwe’s Water Security At Risk

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[263Chat] As Zimbabwe joins the global community in marking World Wetlands Day, environmental groups and human rights advocates are warning that the country’s wetlands are under threat–despite their crucial...

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Zimbabwe: Major Dams Near Full As Water Levels Surge After Rains

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[263Chat] The country’s major dams are on average more than 90% full signalling one of the strongest water storage positions in recent years following sustained rainfall across much of...

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Malawi: Govt Declares Polio Outbreak, Virus Detected in Blantyre Toilet Samples

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[Nyasa Times] Government has declared a polio outbreak in Malawi, raising fresh public health fears and reviving memories of the 2022 crisis that shook the country.

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