Editor’s Picks

Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on August 14, 2024. Kishida confirmed on August 14 that he will not…

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Erriyon Knighton’s case shows ‘USADA is a law unto itself’

US athlete Erriyon KnightonBy Abbey Makoe “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” These powerful words, which originated as a comment in a letter written by English historian John…

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South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs for third quarter in a row

FILE PHOTO: Job seekers wait beside a road for casual work offered by passing motorists in Eikenhof, south of Johannesburg, South Africa, November 20, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File PhotoBy Kopano GumbiPRETORIA –…

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The New Mall up for E40 million expansion

Construction work has already begun.By Delisa Thwala After years of pleading for one of the most affordable Supermarkets Boxer store, the people of Mbabane have been finally answered.The New Mall in…

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Sasol appoints new finance chief

SasolSouth African petrochemicals company Sasol has promoted Walt Bruns to chief financial officer, it said on Tuesday, replacing Hanre Rossouw at the start of next month.Sasol said Rossouw resigned to pursue…

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South Africa battles to fund vital grid upgrade for green energy

A person walks past power linesBy Tim CocksPRETORIA – South Africa’s plan to expand its power grid, now the biggest bottleneck to replacing coal with renewables, has hit a snag: finding…

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Stocks waver in lead up to data deluge; CPI in focus

FILE PHOTO: The Nasdaq Market site is seen in New York City, U.S., March 26, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File PhotoBy Shubham Batra and Shashwat ChauhanU.S. stocks struggled for direction on Monday as investors braced…

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Breastfeeding is the best investment for every country

A mother breastfeeds her child. By Siphesihle DlaminiThe Clinic Group Paediatrician, Dr Charity Newton says breastfeeding is the best investment any country can make.Her insights shed light on how this…

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e-Mali triumphs at Finnovation Fintech Summit 

By Ncaba Ntshakala Siyabangena! Like their popular chants, indeed with e-Mali ‘sihamba ngolayini’ as the mobile money service operated by Eswatini Mobile, has clinched the coveted “Best FINTECH Innovations” award. The accolade…

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Euro zone investor morale drops, breaking streak of gains in “setback”

An illustration showing EurosFRANKFURT – Investor morale in the eurozone broke an eight-month streak of improvements with a bigger-than-expected decline in July, a survey showed on Monday, describing the results…

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