Bridges, Not Walls: A window of opportunity for South Africa to reset relations with Rwanda.

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The convoys carrying SAMIDRC forces and military equipment from Goma into Rwanda and onward to Tanzania on 29 April symbolised more than the end of a complex mission. ...

The pop-up that popped in and popped out: Off Rhode trade mark concerns

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The excitement was, however, short-lived when internet sleuths began to question the authenticity of the goods and the “Come with me to shop the new Rhode store” ...

Africa in disarray

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The conflict has caused tension between DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who are pointing fingers at each other.

South Africa's budget dilemma: learning from apartheid's Financial manoeuvres

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During the 1980s, the government introduced a General Sales Tax (GST), which functioned similarly to today’s Value Added Tax (VAT). This indirect tax was applied ...

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana‘s full Budget Speech here. This is now under review.

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Below is the full budget speech delivered by South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana.

Strengthening Data Governance in the BPO Sector: a path to enhanced security and trust

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In Europe, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law is in effect, in South Africa the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) holds sway, while in ...

Can the World 's Second Largest Economy Close the Gaps in the Health Sectors in Africa

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A 2023 report by Lancet suggest that only 17% of the population in the continent have access to health insurance, with less than 1% of the populations covered in ...

Trump 2. 0 and the Rest of US, Whither Africa

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Trump 2. 0 has not only inflamed global uncertainty amongst developing countries, or those geographically linked in some way to the US like Mexico and other Latin ...

Roses and chocolates are not romantic: Live like lovers

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There's an unexplainable magnetic connection that brings joy, ecstasy, uncertainty and anxiety, all at once. A rollercoaster. Sometimes chaos.

Why I Choose Peace: An African's Stand Against Continental Conflict

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Nobody should ask me to put on a uniform to go into some strange country in the heart of Africa to fire high-calibre machine guns and drop bombs on fellow Africans ...

South Africa’s trade with Sahel military coup regimes is flourishing – That’s not a bad thing

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The 1990s brought some positive changes. With the end of the Cold War, dozens of African countries experienced democratisation. For the first time, a considerable ...

The Human Edge in the Age of AI

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Success in this evolving landscape requires mastering technical skills while simultaneously cultivating soft skills that foster collaboration, agility, and ethical ...

From China to the World: The Universal Spirit of the Spring Festival

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Just in time for this year’s Spring Festival, UNESCO inscribed the festival on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Mining Remains A Crucial Player in South Africa’s Economic Landscape

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The truth is, the mining and minerals sector remains key to the South African economy.

Ithala Bank Fiasco: Another volume in the encyclopedia of black people’s self hatred

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The Ithala Bank crisis highlights deep-rooted issues of self-perception and legacy within black communities in South Africa, reflecting on the historical significance ...

The value of female mentorship in the BPO sector

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By any reckoning, many women face a difficult path into finding sustainable employment.

Biden’s visit to Angola: a new era of US-Africa relations?

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US President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola coincides with Xi Jinping’s stopover in Morocco, highlighting the shifting dynamics of international relations in Africa. ...

Dr. Iqbal Survé: Lessons from South Africa’s Billionaire Entrepreneur Who Built an Empire Against the Odds

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Discover how Dr. Iqbal Survé's visionary leadership is reshaping South Africa's economic future as we transition into 2025.

Eskom bleeds local government coffers dry

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The cost of buying bulk services from bulk suppliers like Eskom and the water boards has increased dramatically.

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) shows that the future of our learners is in jeopardy

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Picture a future in South Africa where children lack basic maths and science skills. These are the building blocks of modern economies—essential for careers in technology, ...

Talk won’t put food on table, Mr President

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Another indaba will not put food on the tables of millions of citizens who go to bed hungry. It will not assist a graduate to find a job.

Rights, Privileges and obligations

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The right to work cannot be divorced from the responsibility to perform one's duties to the best of one's ability.

Bela ball in Ramaphosa’s court

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Early indications are that the president finds himself between a rock and the hard place, in the true sense of the phrase.

G20 summit a chance to put SA on world map

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Hosting the G20 summit will elevate South Africa’s status on the global stage, reinforcing its role as a leader in regional and international affairs.

Football fans wishing on an African star

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It will benefit South African football if all these teams thrive in the Confederation of African Football (Caf) competitions as that comes with video assistant referee ...