Farmer brain drain could be worse than export loss for SA agriculture

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Excluding South Africa from Agoa could severely impact its agricultural sector, but the emigration of Afrikaner farmers poses an even greater threat. This article ...

SARB vs US Fed: The case for independent action

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Is the SARB ready to break away from the US Fed's influence? This week's meeting could redefine South Africa's monetary policy landscape.

Resetting US-South Africa relations: Insights from Ramaphosa's meeting with Trump

Dr Thami Mazwai|Published

Amidst controversial debates, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his team successfully navigated a challenging meeting with US President Donald Trump, aiming to reset ...

Lessons from Microsoft: what Starlink can learn about entering the South African market

Wesley Diphoko|Published

The first lesson is that it is incorrect to suggest that it was impossible for Starlink to enter South Africa without handing over shares to a black business person. ...

The wobbly table problem: can Stablecoins fix global payments?

Andile Masuku|Published

Fintech leaders have praised stablecoins for their potential in addressing cross-border payment challenges the world over.

Beyond the boardroom: the true weight of directorship

Nqobani Mzizi|Published

What does it truly mean to be a director? Explore the critical responsibilities that come with leadership in corporate governance

Transforming BBBEE: The potential of the R100bn Fund

Pieter Steyn|Published

The R100 billion Transformation Fund aims to reshape economic inclusion and empower black-owned businesses in South Africa. Will it succeed in delivering transformative ...

Dr Pali Lehohla: the last in the list of my primary school teachers has departed

Dr Pali Lehohla|Published

He taught us Sesotho and History, but I recall how he demonstrated the size of government money – hand raised to almost the height of an ant hill.

Navigating SA’s 2025 grain outlook: a delicate balance between abundant harvests and rising food costs

Dr Thulasizwe Mkhabela|Published

Local challenges such as exchange rate fluctuations can further complicate the pricing landscape. When the South African rand weakens, the cost of imported goods ...

Reforming law enforcement in South Africa: a path to safety

Solly Phetoe|Published

During the dark days of colonial and apartheid rule, the lives of Black communities were subjected to the most brutal forms of violence unleashed by the state, including ...

Editor's Note: Houston, we have a crisis: The ‘Afrikaaner genocide’ myth and the real threat to SA’s reputation

Philippa Larkin|Published

South Africa faces a critical challenge as the 'Afrikaaner genocide' narrative distorts its reality in global trade talks. This article explores the roots of this ...

Rethinking the future of media: a case for a reimagined newspaper in the age of digital overload

Mike Ntsasa|Published

Despite decades of predictions proclaiming the death of print, newspapers continue to persist.

Synoptic analysis and expectations: The annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture

Orapeleng Matshediso|Published

Africa needs to rid itself of leaders who thrive on populist and ethnic politics.

LiFT Africa: turning strategy into delivery

Swazi Tshabalala|Published

Africa’s challenge today is not a lack of priorities—it is a lack of performance. Projects take too long. Approvals stall. Coordination fails to translate into integration. ...

Uniting financing and technology to best serve Africa’s farmers and consumers

Aliou Maïga|Published

The question is, can technology transform other sectors in Africa the way fintech has so positively transformed financial inclusion?

Warning: Beware of information from Grok and other chatbots

Wesley Diphoko|Published

AI powered Chatbots are capable of doing a lot, however, the chatbot in question has been relied upon to provide accurate information based on queries.

Building a better future: the need for national dialogue in South Africa

Solly Phetoe|Published

Yet with 43. 1% overall and 72% youth unemployment rates, and our status as the world’s most unequal society, we dare not rest.

Reclaiming the right to a just and sovereign transition

Nomvula Mabuza|Published

Africa, where over 789 million people still lack access to electricity, is being urged to leapfrog that path entirely, bypassing the very resources that built the ...

The political parallels of Trump and Shylock in 'The Merchant of Venice'

Dr Pali Lehohla|Published

Ramaphosa should go no further than only saying “I do” to the laws he signed and not give an inch beyond for the 49 Afrikaners who were Trump’s flagship and pound ...