No peace for your bond: Will Middle East conflict force Reserve Bank to halt interest rate cuts?

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The longer the Middle East conflict continues, the greater the impact on global economies, including South Africa. The closure of the world’s most important oil shipping route, the Strait...

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GPS tracker myths: Why they do not stop theft

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BUSINESS NEWS – GPS trackers are widely regarded as one of the most popular anti-theft devices on the market. Yet they re virtually useless at actually preventing theft. Automotive...

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Proposed labour law changes could affect leave, retrenchments and workplace rights

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BUSINESS NEWS – South Africa s Department of Employment and Labour has published a new Labour Laws (Employment Laws) Amendment Bill for public comment. The proposed legislation aims to...

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Product recall: Recall of 25,729 VW Polo Vivo Vehicles

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BUSINESS NEWS – The National Consumer Commission (NCC) informs consumers about the recall of VW Polo Vivo vehicles, as notified by Volkswagen Group Africa. This recall affects 25,729 vehicles.

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South Africa: Can South Africa Fix Its Health System Before the Courts Decide Its Fate?

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[Bhekisisa] The implementation of the NHI is effectively frozen in court and constitutional clashes, blocking South Africa’s most sweeping health overhaul since 1994. We talked to health economist Susan...

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Malawi: Who Is Wicknell Chivayo and What Is He Doing in Malawi?

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[Nyasa Times] A controversial Zimbabwean businessman whose name has long stirred debate across Southern Africa has quietly surfaced in Malawi’s political corridors, appearing alongside both Peter Mutharika and former...

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Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Has His Priorities Wrong – Opposition Says Following Launch of U.S.$25 Million Munhumutapa Tournament

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[New Zimbabwe] Government has been criticised for availing US$25 million towards a football tournament in a move that has been labelled as a misplacement of priorities.

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Angola: Angola’s President Signs Repressive Civil Society Law

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[HRW] New Legislation Undermines Freedom of Association, Expression

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