No chlorine, no swimming: Joburg pools close
The closure comes during a heatwave and after months of delays in opening the pools.
An 800m jobs gap in the developing world fans new risks
Developing economies are struggling to create enough jobs for a growing generation of young workers.
De Beers suitor aims to win customers back to real diamonds
With synthetic stones undercutting prices and Chinese demand still weak, reviving the natural diamond market will be no easy task.
From advisory theatre to statutory substance
What the December 2026 JSE amendments mean for remuneration and share schemes.
African Development Bank drives new push to reduce foreign aid dependence
With foreign aid shrinking and debt pressures mounting, African development banks are finding new ways to unlock the continent’s own wealth.
SA’s foot-and-mouth epidemic may be far bigger than official figures suggest
Recorded infections surged to 32 000 in 2025, but poor reporting and limited testing could be hiding the epidemic’s true scale.
Nvidia’s AI supremacy – and the cost of Jensen Huang’s scandal
The chipmaker’s dominance has made it indispensable to artificial intelligence, but also a potential vulnerability for investors and technology companies.
Ray-Ban feud threatens to derail clan’s next investment ambition
Any major project built around Generali would test whether Milleri can maintain support from the bickering clan.
Cape Town café helps former prisoners brew a new life
Gangstar Café offers former prisoners a fresh start through training, employment and support as they rebuild their lives.
The Eastern Cape municipality where projects quietly die
A once-thriving municipal blockyard has been abandoned, while a promised chicken abattoir remains unfinished a decade later.