National Treasury decision to withhold R13.5bn from municipalities ‘should not be seen in isolation’
Why Treasury’s Hold‑Back on Funds Matters for South African Municipalities
What Happened?
The National Treasury decided to keep back R13.5 billion in equitable‑share transfers from 69 municipalities...
New $900 million pledge to expand clean cooking in Africa
African Nations Mobilise Over $3 Billion for Clean Cooking Transition
In a virtual high‑level meeting held in early November 2024, leaders from across the continent announced...
A 4.3% decline in manufacturing points to weak GDP growth, making the rate decision difficult
South African Manufacturing Output Slumps in May 2026
According to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Thursday, manufacturing production fell 4.3% on...
Heroes’ welcome for Egypt after historic World Cup run
Egyptian National Team Receives Hero's Welcome After AFCON 2021 Final Run
In February 2022, thousands of Egyptian football fans gathered at Cairo International Airport to greet...
Ronwen Williams is enjoying a family holiday in the Middle East following World Cup success
Ronwen Williams Takes a Desert Break
Family Fun in the Sands
After guiding Bafana Bafana through a historic run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, goalkeeper...
Lawyers say Ebola patient was staying at a hotel in Equatorial Guinea housing US deportees
Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea Amid Ebola Concerns
Background of the Third‑Country Deportation Agreement
In 2020 the United States entered into a series of opaque “third‑country”...
