South Africa: Chaos in Parliament As Debate On New Lottery Board Chair Explodes

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[GroundUp] Debate on a shortlist of three candidates was suspended, then postponed, after MK and EFF MPs repeatedly raised points of order

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South Africa: Mining Company Linked to Zimbabwean President Is Destroying Famous Landmarks

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[GroundUp] Chenxi Investments has been fined but continues stripping vegetation and polluting rivers

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Zimbabwe: 15 Zimbabweans Killed in Russia-Ukraine War After Being Duped Into Foreign Military Recruitment

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[New Zimbabwe] At least 15 Zimbabweans have died in the Russia-Ukraine war after being duped into joining foreign military forces through suspected human trafficking syndicates, Information Minister Soda Zhemu...

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Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Falls Over Himself in Chivayo Praise, Says Controversial Businessman Has Golden Heart

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[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, has showered praises on controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo whom he described as having a golden heart for donating ten ambulances and 200,000 litres of...

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SA-Tied phase III: Bridging research and policy for Southern Africa’s economic growth

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National Treasury, alongside its partners, has launched the third phase of the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-Tied) programme, reinforcing its commitment to evidence-based policymaking.

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Standard Bank sees earnings growth of 8%-12% for 2026-2028

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Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest lender by assets, on Thursday, 26 March 2026 forecast annual headline earnings per share growth of between 8% and 12% for 2026-2028.

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Convenience retail is saving forecourts from fuel-driven decline

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South Africa’s forecourt sector is facing pressure as declining fuel demand, rising costs, and intensifying competition reshape the industry.

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Markets on edge: Why reactive investing may cost South Africans

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Financial markets have endured everything from global pandemics to systemic banking shocks over the past two decades.

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