How will Africa pay for its energy transition?
More than rhetoric, Africa needs to mobilise its banks, leverage its minerals with more discipline, and design financing that inspires trust…
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West Africa must go mobile-first for modern governance
The region’s public sector needs digital transformation. Chatbots and mobile-first strategies can boost efficiency, trust and citizen-centric services…
The birth of the braai
When did the braai gain such cultural significance in South African life? Johan Fourie traces the origins and popularity of this favourite pastime…
Ruling from the grave: Armani’s final legacy
Armani’s will shows how far founders go to control their legacies. In South Africa, weak succession planning leaves families and small firms at risk…
South African men may now take their wife’s surname – why traditional leaders are upset
A court ruling affirming the right of men to adopt their wives’ surnames reflects the tension between statutory and customary law…
The other blockchain
Ethereum hosts most tokenised assets and is set to surge as Nasdaq seeks to put $63-trillion on blockchain. Its time in the spotlight may…
Three days, a thousand shivers: Inside Mkhwanazi’s explosive testimony
The KZN police commissioner has lobbed some sticks of dynamite into the national debate. Time will tell how it all plays out…
Cyril, and the soft art of the empty promise
Ramaphosa’s promises on cadres, corruption and service delivery just feel like early electioneering. He’s been promising these things for years…
Satanic panic: Five ‘occult’ crimes that gripped South Africa’s imagination
By providing an explanation for the randomness of misfortune or catastrophe, beliefs in the occult offer a sense of agency in the face of…
Money, trust and hidden debt: Lessons from TV
Hidden debt isn’t just a TV plot twist. It undermines trust, delays milestones and fuels stress. Openness and good credit habits are vital for…
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Court closes RAF’s ‘no papers’ loophole
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Hanneli Rupert’s Okapi is real South African luxury
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Will oil prices ever truly go back to ‘normal’?
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