South Africa: Consistency, Longevity Define Akani Simbine's Rise Among the World's Sprint Elite

Akani Simbine first dipped under 10 seconds in 2015. Since then, the 100m star has done it a total of 50 times officially. The 32-year-old's longevity and consistency are an… Read more »

South Africa: Why the Madlanga Commission Signals a National Procurement Collapse

We take what is unfolding in Gauteng seriously, so we must stop pretending this is a Gauteng story. It is not. It is a warning light flashing across the entire South African… Read more »

South Africa: Civil Society Welcomes Draft Whistleblower Bill, but Warns That Serious Risks Remain

While the Protected Disclosures Bill is a step forward, civil society warns it must address significant gaps to offer real protection for those who expose corruption and… Read more »

South Africa: From Durban to Harvard to Cape Town - Why I Am Walking 1,600km for Home

I am writing this from the road, somewhere between one South African community that has been waiting for decades for houses and the next stop on a 1,600km walk from Durban to Cape… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto-Tinubu Banter - - Linguistic Rivals Nigeria and Kenya Provide Economic Food for Thought

Amid playful jabs between Kenyan President Ruto and Nigerian President Tinubu, an economic reality check reminds us that humour can't mask the pressing challenges both nations… Read more »

South Africa: Is It Safe to Eat Cold Leftovers?

There are few things better than a cold slice of pizza for breakfast. But as delicious as scarfing down cold pizza is, there's also a risk of food poisoning if you aren't careful. Read more »

Africa: More Nations Plan to Call Out South Africa Govt Over Xenophobic Violence

As the number of xenophobic attacks rises, Mozambique is expected to become the latest African country to complain to Pretoria about the alleged mistreatment of its citizens.… Read more »

South Africa: Fuel and Fertiliser Costs Drive Up the Price of a Basic Food Basket

Food producers' use of fuel and fertiliser - affected by the US-Iran war - will impact food prices in South Africa (SA), as the fuel price is set to increase again in May. However,… Read more »

South Africa: Energy and Water Seta Blew R58m in Public Funds On Building That Was Never Used

More than R58-million in public funds has been lost on an unused building bought by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority in 2014. Despite years of spending,… Read more »

South Africa: Learning By Doing - Practical Responses to Micro-Mobility in Cape Town

The rapid rise of micro-mobility deliveries is reshaping urban public space faster than policy and infrastructure can respond, exposing gaps in planning, regulation and worker… Read more »

South Africa: Huffing and Puffing Will Blow This House Right Down

The evidence is against you, but bluster is your friend. So when court comes calling, snort, wheeze and snit your way out of trouble. Read more »

South Africa: SIU Report Exposes Sins of Foreign Pastors

A Special Investigating Unit report on the Department of Home Affairs details the criminality of 'holy' men desperate to preach in South Africa, and how local officials and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Loyalty for Sale - - How Patronage Networks Captured the Zimbabwean State

A transactional political economy in Zimbabwe fosters corruption and dependency, as loyalty to power trumps democratic principles, disenfranchising everyday citizens. Read more »

South Africa: Anti-HIV Jab Due in Six Weeks but Funding Cuts Hollow Out Delivery System

The uptake of the once-every-six-month HIV prevention jab lenacapavir (LEN) in South Africa will be heavily affected by the Trump administration's funding cuts to the country, a… Read more »

South Africa: De Rustica Olive Estate Recognised As the Best in the World, Again.

All industries innovate and adapt to survive. In common with all agriculture, the international Olive industry is constantly evolving, testing and adapting new improved cultivars… Read more »

South Africa: River Chaos Beats Polished Glory in New Zealand's Wildest Boat Race

The Waikato River race strips sport back to something raw, unpolished and deeply human, where participation outweighs performance. Along a demanding 142km stretch of river,… Read more »

South Africa: Football's Biggest Stage Hit By Early Wave of Injury Withdrawals

A handful of soccer players have already been ruled out of the 2026 Fifa World Cup through injury. Others are in a race against time to regain fitness before the soccer spectacle… Read more »

South Africa: Blitzboks Revival Built On Culture, Consistency and a Long View

The Blitzboks have emerged as the team to beat in this season's HSBC SVNS series, having finally broken their Hong Kong hoodoo. But their resurgence is built on more than results.… Read more »

Africa: Hate On Parade - Xenophobic Marches Gather Pace As UN Warns South Africa

Across major cities, political entrepreneurs like Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and Zandile Dabula are staging increasingly bold anti-migrant marches, with little pushback from authorities.… Read more »

South Africa: 'Nightmare' - Joburg Mom Faces Bankruptcy Over R2.9m Water Bill

Experts say a leak this size on her property is unlikely, while the City insists on a 50% payment before engaging in dispute resolution. Read more »

South Africa: I Collect Headlines and I Am Upset By Headlines That Begin With I

The sacred script banning the I word has been trashed and the Me Generation, the I Specialists and the Lived Experience Battalion all have got hold of headlines to a laughable and… Read more »

South Africa: Fettuccine With Asparagus Spears and Shrimps

A few days before a key(hole) heart operation, your food editor shares a carefree recipe for fettuccine with shrimps and asparagus spears. Read more »

Kenya: Paving Over a Sanctuary - Nairobi's Pallet Café to Be Replaced By Petrol Station

In Nairobi, the sudden closure of Pallet Café -- a rare shared space run almost entirely by deaf and hard-of-hearing staff -- has come as a blow to its community. As the… Read more »

Africa: Why Investing in Africa's Media Leadership Is the Best Way to Navigate Disruption

For Africa's media houses, 2026 represents a definitive tipping point. The triple threat of revenue model collapse, platform dependency, and the relentless surge of generative AI… Read more »

South Africa: Afrihost Wins Two 2026 Mybroadband Awards - Best ISP and Best Hosting Provider

Afrihost has won two major 2026 MyBroadband Awards, reinforcing its leadership in connectivity and hosting services. Read more »