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South Africa: Johannesburg’s Money Troubles Could Mean Worse Services for Residents
[Scrolla] Global Credit Rating placed Johannesburg on a negative financial watch after the city failed to submit its audited financial statements. Economists warn that if Johannesburg does not sort out its finances, residents could face higher electr…
South Africa: Electric Minibus Taxis – the Challenges and Gains Facing Cape Town’s Transition
[The Conversation Africa] The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city, they are central to t…
South Africa: URC Focus Shifts to Lions and Sharks, SA’s Perennial Underachievers
[Daily Maverick] After four underwhelming seasons in Europe, these two teams must fight for respect in the final phase of the United Rugby Championship.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Athlete Nobuhle Nobunkosi Tshuma Crawls Across the Finish Line to Secure Bronze and a R100,000 Prize
[New Zimbabwe] IN a race defined by endurance, it was not only the winners who captured hearts at this year’s Two Oceans Marathon, but a Zimbabwean runner whose final moments transformed sport into a story of extraordinary human will.
South Africa: Thyspunt Recommended for Eskom’s New Nuclear Power Station
[GroundUp] A draft environmental scoping report says the Eastern Cape coastal site is the most viable, but a heritage protection order could complicate the process
South Africa: Local Firms Lead Charge As SA Secures R890 Billion in Investment Pledges
[SAnews.gov.za] South African companies are leading the investment charge following the successful hosting of the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC), where a record R890 billion in investment pledges was secured.
South Africa: South Africans Got a Pay Rise but Still Cannot Afford Food
[Scrolla] South Africa’s minimum wage rose to R5,320 a month in March 2026. After transport and electricity, workers have R2,378 left. A family of four needs R3,667 for basic food each month. Minimum wage workers are left more than R1,000 short.
South Africa: Can the Democratic Alliance Transform Fear Into Hope Before 2029 Elections?
[Daily Maverick] Fear of crime and corruption has emerged, along with unemployment, water provision and local government infrastructure failure, as the biggest factors in turning South Africans off politics and politicians.
South Africa: FirstRand Issues $149m Ecological Restoration Bond in Global First
[Daba Finance] FirstRand Ltd. sold a 2.5 billion rand bond, about $149 million, that ties investor returns to environmental outcomes in a Cape Town water catchment.
The 5 principles Trump should have considered before attacking Iran
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The Iranian conflict spotlights five principles a U.S. commander in chief should always consider before deciding to use his military:
Militaries can stop a problem; they can’…