President leaves Namibia

President Mnangagwa has left Windhoek for Harare after witnessing the inauguration of Namibia’s fifth president and the 35th Independence Day celebrations.

Acting President Chiwenga congratulates new IOC president

Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has congratulated Sports, Arts, Recreation and Culture Minister Kirsty Coventry on her election as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

UNICEF chief condemns deadly attacks on children

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached a devastating new low with reports indicating one of the deadliest single-day tolls for children in the ongoing conflict.…

Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry on IOC election

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry on her election as International Olympic Committee president on Thursday, saying her “unique experience” will ensure the movement’s advancement.

African economies reassess interest-rates path with eye on Trump

Central banks in South Africa, Egypt and several other African nations will pronounce on interest rates over the course of the next month and stake out different approaches to counter the risks posed by US President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies.

How SA can drive growth amid global shifts

In the debate over last week’s budget, a key question is how to support the urgently needed growth imperative. Economic growth enables delivery for the people of South Africa, creating jobs and generating revenue that government can spend on services, making future budgets easier.

Over 150 ‘unprecedented’ disasters struck world in 2024: UN

The devastating impacts of the climate crisis reached new heights in 2024, with scores of unprecedented heatwaves, floods and storms across the globe, according to the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation.

SA’s load shedding losses plummet 83 pc as supply stabilises

The cost of power cuts to South Africa’s economy plunged 83% last year as supply stabilised, a Council for Scientific and Industrial Research report showed.

Women transforming challenges into opportunities

The month of March marks women’s history month. Since time immemorial women are at the forefront of demanding change through campaigning and challenging the existing status quo. As communities battle…

Vitol snaps up Africa assets from Eni for $1,65bn

Vitol Group agreed to buy into Eni SpA’s assets in Africa as the trading giant taps bumper profits to beef up its oil and gas portfolio.