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South Africa business confidence improves in July, but inflation remains a concern
31+ min ago (46+ words) Published on 08/18/2026 at 05:31 am EDT South African rand pressured as Middle East conflict dampens risk appetite August 18, 2026 at 03:15 am EDT Why is the DAX soaring while Germany treads water? South Africa 'Better Prepared' to Withstand Energy Shock...
CDE publishes series of reports on how to tackle Joburg’s multiple crises
58+ min ago (301+ words) Independent think tank the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) has announced that it will be publishing a series of research reports over the coming ten weeks on the multiple crises confronting the City of Johannesburg, as well as recommendations…...
Zambia’s president extends election lead, opposition cries fraud
5+ min ago (407+ words) LUSAKA, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema’s lead in the country’s presidential election widened on Monday, while the opposition cried fraud in a chaotic aftermath to last week’s poll. Hichilema’s share of the valid votes rose to roughly 62%, up from…...
The New Resource: The Democatic Paradox at the Heart of the Critical Minerals Race
20+ min ago (500+ words) To accurately understand the world in all its complexity we need to measure things. As the rush to secure critical mineral supply chains accelerates, the question at the heart of the new resource race is whether government and corporates have…...
Watson admits 'shock' at Aussie loss
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (32+ words) WAtoday Aussie cricket great Shane Watson admits it was a "shock" to see the Test team lose to Bangladesh in Darwin. August 18, 2026 — 6:17am...
Santiago Gimenez reach agreement over departure at AC Milan | Goal.com India
42+ min ago (148+ words) AC Milan are set to receive an opening bid for Santiago Gimenez, Fabrizio Romano reports. The 25-year-old striker has already agreed personal terms with FC Porto. The Portuguese champions want to move quickly and hope to strike a deal with…...
Investors find opportunities in South Africa's rush to renewables
11+ min ago (578+ words) Electrons are big business in South Africa. Where they come from is a more complicated matter in the coal-reliant country. But South Africa, in light of years of unreliable power, is finally taking meaningful steps to incentivize renewable energy production…...
Lebo Lion shares real reason behind Foschini's store closures, SA concerned
28+ min ago (298+ words) South Africans are worried about job losses after marketing expert Lebo Lion broke down what is really behind the Foschini Group’s mass store closures. She posted a video on TikTok on 15 August 2026, pushing back against viral claims that Foschini was…...
Women, Wealth and Legacy: Protecting the women who protect everyone else
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (986+ words) Experian BDI signals fourth consecutive quarter of improving business debt conditions Digital commerce has evolved from a messaging tool to a growth engine, requiring the right execution partner to drive outcomes Why smarter IT, not bigger IT budgets, will define…...
South Africa's strangest plants and where to find them
31+ min ago (1299+ words) South Africa is home to some of the world’s most spectacular plants, from colourful spring flowers to ancient trees. But look beyond the obvious, and you’ll find a stranger side to the country’s flora: plants that resemble people, stones, elephant…...