Dollar drops most in nearly three weeks as Fed gets subpoenas
Reviving concerns over political interference in monetary policy.
Commodities looks set for another strong year
Analysis of commodity market moves into the new year, and a surprising consumer indebtedness data point that may not mean what it first suggests.
Gold hits record high with focus on Fed independence and Iran
Gold rose 1.3% to $4 567.87 an ounce as of 10:03 a.m. Singapore time.
Beating the index in 2026
It’s important to pick the right index in the first place – but perhaps the answer isn’t to try and 'beat the index' after all?
Raising revenue from alien invasives
Pilot project in the Overberg aims to produce useful agricultural products using cleared invasive plants.
Helping hands, and hands that just keep taking in Zimbabwe
The diaspora came home for the holidays, but the season wasn't festive for everyone.
Why is the rand so strong and the economy so weak?
The rand strengthened nearly 13% against the US dollar over the past year, yet the domestic numbers remain weak. That disconnect won’t last forever.
Broke Tshwane wants to cut a deal on R1.5bn salary backpay
As deadline and more increases loom.
What on earth did Discovery Health think would happen!
Scheme finally sends claims-error-affected members the letter it ought to have a week ago.
Morocco, Egypt break tourism records as Africa’s top destinations
Growth driven by new flight links, major cultural attractions and high-profile sporting events.