Who really powers Cape Town’s call centre boom?
Local communities are the engine behind the city's BPO success – and the numbers prove it, says Cape Town mayoral committee member for economic growth, James Vos.
Water corruption: Hundreds of cases referred for prosecution, but no arrests
MPs concerned that criminals are getting away with large-scale fraud and corruption over water and sanitation projects.
Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’
Bab el-Mandeb emerges as new flashpoint after Hormuz disruption, threatening oil flows, supply chains and shipping costs worldwide.
Meet the new AI coworker who won’t stop snitching to your boss
Startups adopt autonomous agents to run tasks, raising pressure on entry-level jobs and redefining how companies structure teams and productivity.
Real case for EVs run deeper than fuel price hikes – Volvo SA boss
Lower running costs and charging flexibility are emerging as key drivers of interest, despite high upfront prices.
China’s Fosun said to be considering Club Med SAS for Hong Kong IPO
As well as potentially Paris or Amsterdam.
China is helping build Africa’s cities …
But its approach sidelines local urban planners and residents.
Kokstad’s R137m toilet project plagued by broken pipes and lack of water
Harry Gwala District Municipality says project to replace 1 451 pit toilets in Horseshoe is complete, but many toilets were not working.
Iran war’s gas supply shock pushes top consumers back to coal
Energy shortages force countries to revive coal plants, with Asia leading the shift as LNG costs surge and supply tightens.
A 35-year-old crypto bro helped Pakistan win over Trump world
Bilal Bin Saqib’s rapid rise from obscurity to power is driving Islamabad’s crypto pivot and opening doors in Trump’s Washington.