South Africa Mail & Guardian
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:42:22 +0000Zambia: Understanding Hakainde Hichilema’s transition from reformist to despot
Faced with public discontent, fear of losing power has driven Zambia’s president to change the constitution and enact repressive laws ahead of next year’s election
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:31:15 +0000Budget: Why a VAT increase is the least bad option
The Gold and Foreign Exchange Contingency Reserve Account is not a piggy bank that can be used to solve South Africa’s fiscal problems.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:26:12 +0000US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains
This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:15:44 +0000Regulatory clarity on recreational cannabis is critical for a commercial future
A comprehensive approach is required to plum a number of gaps such as health and safety, legal, enforcement and economic concerns
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:55:54 +0000The International Commodity Summit 2025: Positioning Southern Africa for economic transformation
South Africa’s first ever commodity trading conference is scheduled to take place from the 18th to the 20th of November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The conference will convene 2000 attendees from across the globe, and ...
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:47:59 +0000Enlit Africa 2025: Empowering commercial and industrial companies for self-generation, energy and water security
Enlit Africa, set for 20-22 May 2025 in Cape Town, is the continent’s premier gathering for the power, energy and water sectors. It opens the door to opportunities for commercial and industrial (C&I) companies seeking to achieve ene...
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:43:40 +0000Who holds the pen? The ethics of AI-Generated news
The byline, once a simple attribution, is becoming a complex signifier in the age of artificial intelligence. News articles, summaries, data analyses, and even multimedia content can now be generated or assisted by AI, blurring the lines of authorshi...
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:39:16 +0000Cryptocurrencies vs Traditional Assets: Which is more profitable in the long run?
As the global financial landscape evolves, investors face a pivotal question: Should I invest in cryptocurrencies or stick with traditional assets? This article dives deep into the long-term profitability, risk, volatility, and future potential of bo...
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:20:19 +0000Timing the Rand: A South African perspective on monthly NFP trading strategies
The United States Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, released on the first Friday of each month, has long stood as one of the most influential economic indicators on the global stage. The data captures employment trends in sectors outside farming, milit...
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000Court rules against former environment minister over toxic air crisis
The supreme court of appeal has demanded action on Highveld air quality management plan