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Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report ... Show more
Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa: Bobrisky sentenced to six months in jail
- Police in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reported three individuals killed in a shootout with armed group Fano, marking the first violent incident in connection with the rebellion in the capital.
- Russian military instructors arrived in Niger to train the national army, enhancing Moscow's influence in the troubled Sahel region.
- Ghana's Vice President and ruling party presidential candidate opposes LGBTQ+ practices, citing religious and cultural norms.
- UN urges Mali to repeal ban on political activities, sparking tensions as the military junta fails to uphold promises of a return to civilian rule.
This is South Africa’s most important election since apartheid: Whatever the short-term consequences of the ANC losing its monopoly on power – and, economically ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-22-this-is-south-africas-most-important-election-since-apartheid/
Old Mutual gets the green light to open OM Bank: Old Mutual has been given the initial approval to launch a bank in South Africa.
iol.co.za/business/advice/old-mutual-gets-the-green-light-to-open-om-bank-ed3669a1-9d32-4628-a587-e259fdd62839
The giant-killers from Cape Town’s northern suburbs: Three weeks into the schoolboy rugby season, Milnerton High School have already beaten powerhouses ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-25-the-giant-killers-from-cape-towns-northern-suburbs/
No electric vehicle production in SA for about 10 years, says VW: Volkswagen Group Africa, one of South Africa’s biggest auto manufacturers ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/2024-04-21-no-electric-vehicle-production-in-sa-for-about-10-years-says-vw/
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Outgoing Nedbank CEO Mike Brown has done a good job of reducing the pile in his successor’s in-tray
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-21-nedbank-ceo-mike-brown-has-done-a-good-job-of-reducing-the-pile-in-his-successors-in-tray/
Volkswagen announces R4bn investment in Kariega plant: Volkswagen Group Africa on Tuesday announced a R4bn investment in its manufacturing plant in Kariega ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2024-04-16-volkswagen-announces-r4bn-investment-in-kariega-plant/
UWC first university to offer Islamic studies as a major subject for undergraduate students
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-10-uwc-first-university-to-offer-islamic-studies-as-a-major-subject-for-undergraduate-students/
Hadedas have a sixth sense that has helped them expand their range in Southern Africa
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2024-04-22-hadedas-have-a-sixth-sense-that-has-helped-them-expand-their-range-in-southern-africa/
WATCH | 'She is the one': A love story that started inside a minibus ferrying commuters to work
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-19-watch-she-is-the-one-a-love-story-that-started-inside-a-minibus-ferrying-commuters-to-work/
Comfortable with chaos — ‘head cowboy’ Dr Shaheem de Vries takes charge of Groote Schuur Hospital
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-25-head-cowboy-dr-shaheem-de-vries-takes-helm-at-groote-schuur/
Will Africa ever host the Olympic Games as Egypt prepares 2036 bid?: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are 100 days away, but Africa has never hosted the world's ...
bbc.com/sport/africa/68817809
Volkswagen to invest $210 mln in South African plant: Volkswagen plans to invest 4 billion rand ($210.67 million) in its South African manufacturing plant in the ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-invest-210-mln-south-african-plant-2024-04-16/
WATCH: FlySafair says wheel damage on aircraft prompted return to OR Tambo Airport
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/watch-flysafair-says-wheel-damage-on-aircraft-prompted-return-to-or-tambo-airport-82a25aab-74ca-45b1-8362-97569924e26b
In a recent study, Holly Kane, as part of her Honours research at the University of Cape Town, delved into the complexities of regenerative agriculture (RA) ... Show more
Cape Town's digital nomads: Where idyllic lifestyle clashes with local needs: The beautiful South African city is a magnet for laptop-wielding remote workers ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68721072
Durban's Travel and Tourism Indaba sets out to woo travellers from Africa: South African plans to harness the spending power of intracontinental travel in ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-23-durbans-travel-and-tourism-indaba-sets-out-to-woo-travellers-from-africa/
Norse Atlantic Airways launches new route between London Gatwick and Cape Town : Norse Atlantic Airways has announced the launch of a new route thrice-weekly ...
aerotime.aero/articles/norse-atlantic-airways-launches-new-route-between-london-gatwick-and-cape-town
Social media users thought they were watching an episode of Jumanji as pictures and videos of a hippopotamus wandering the streets of Grassy Park started ... Show more
WATCH: Escaped hippo roams Grassy Park streets
WATCH: Escaped hippo roams Grassy Park streets
Africa’s super wealthy still mostly in Joburg, but semigration sees Mother City fast catching up
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/2024-04-21-africas-super-wealthy-still-mostly-in-joburg-but-semigration-sees-mother-city-fast-catching-up/
Paid articlePaid Former finance minister Trevor Manuel, now the chairman of Old Mutual said in the company’s annual report that investors are choosing to leave the SA market ... Show more
Cape Town, Surrounds Buffeted by Torrential Rain, High Winds: Cape Town, South Africa’s tourism hub, and the surrounding Western Cape province have been battered ...
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How much does bread actually cost? It’s not a straightforward answer, but Julius Malema should have been able to at least estimate ... Show more
How much does bread actually cost? – The Mail & Guardian
How much does bread actually cost? – The Mail & Guardian
Mampara of the week: John Steenhuisen: If the Iron Curtain worked for Stalin, it can work for the DA, writes Hogarth.
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/hogarth/2024-04-14-mampara-of-the-week-john-steenhuisen/
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Vivendi's Canal+ makes firm offer to buy rest of South Africa's MultiChoice: French media group Vivendi's Canal+ on Monday made a firm offer to buy all the ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/vivendis-canal-makes-firm-offer-buy-rest-south-africas-multichoice-2024-04-08/
JONATHAN JANSEN | The future of UWC and UCT’s leadership hangs in the balance: Developments on either side of the river spell trouble for Cape Town’s ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-04-17-jonathan-jansen-the-future-of-uwc-and-ucts-leadership-hangs-in-the-balance/
Paid articlePaid Gloves come off as SA’s Takealot and Zando tackle global juggernauts Temu, Shein and Amazon
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-25-gloves-come-off-as-sas-takealot-and-zando-tackle-global-juggernauts-temu-shein-and-amazon/
Winelands town divided by Skytram proposal: Cable car will travel between a wine farm and a nature reserve in Franschhoek
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-04-21-winelands-town-divided-by-skytram-proposal/
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Oslo, Norway to Cape Town, South Africa for only €451 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Oslo, Norway to Cape Town, South Africa for only €451 roundtrip with Air ...
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WATCH: What is Markus Jooste’s ex mistress, Berdine Odendaal spending R150,000 a month on?
iol.co.za/lifestyle/opinion/watch-what-is-markus-joostes-ex-mistress-berdine-odendaal-spending-r150000-a-month-on-d182711e-207a-422f-9f42-e2f71ae7b522
Heavy traffic congestion alert as cruise ships arrive in Cape Town: The City of Cape Town has warned there will be heavy traffic congestion over the next three ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-11-heavy-traffic-congestion-alert-as-cruise-ships-arrive-in-cape-town/
Pick n Pay ‘destroyed me’ — retailer’s original black franchisee describes eight years of ‘torture’
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-16-pick-n-pays-original-black-franchisee-describes-years-of-torture/
Invest in megaprojects and economic diversification to overcome economic gloom: Public, private partnerships and adopting advanced technology will help in this ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-04-09-invest-in-megaprojects-and-economic-diversification-to-overcome-economic-gloom/
UK man runs the length of Africa in 10,000 miles and 352 days | Africanews: “It’s quite hard to put into words, 352 days on the road, long time without seeing ...
africanews.com/2024/04/08/10000-miles-and-352-days-later-a-uk-man-reaches-his-goal-of-running-the-length-of-africa/
SA needs to put our waste in the ‘proper’ place, reduce the production and extend its value
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-16-sa-needs-to-put-our-waste-in-the-proper-place-reduce-the-production-and-extend-its-value/
Tech to help insurers track climate risks: Santam is developing a geocoding method of pin-pointing properties at risk from fire and flood as severe weather ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/opinion/2024-04-14-tech-to-help-insurers-track-climate-risks/
Paid articlePaid An animal rights group has been taken to task by McLaren Circus over allegations that dogs were "mistreated" during a recent picket in Muizenberg ... Show more
South Africa faces upside risk to inflation, financial conditions, central bank governor says
nation.africa/africa/news/south-africa-faces-upside-risk-to-inflation-financial-conditions-central-bank-governor-says-4598014
Quick Glance: Challenges for South Africa in Inflation and Financial Conditions, According to Central Bank Governor
- Lesetja Kganyago, the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, warned of upside risks to the country's inflation outlook.
- Despite the chaotic impact of adverse El Nino weather in Africa, the latest data does not show indications of price hikes in food.
- The South African Reserve Bank noted that the inflation rate is expected to reach the target range of 4.5% only by the end of 2025.
- Kganyago highlighted potential risks from higher oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East and tight global financial conditions resulting from prolonged high interest rates at the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Power from Free State solar farm set to be ‘wheeled’: Africa Data Centres (ADC) has begun construction of a new solar farm in the Free State that will transmit ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/2024-04-14-power-from-free-state-solar-farm-set-to-be-wheeled/
Paid articlePaid PetroSA targets Mozambique gas in new sales deal: PetroSA expects the first flows of gas into the country from a deal with Mozambique's national energy ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2024-04-17-sas-petrosa-targets-mozambique-gas-in-new-sales-deal/
NEW YEAR: Business Class from Cape Town, South Africa to Dublin, Ireland for only $1587 USD roundtrip (lie-flat seats)
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The right to a dignified death — 300 years later we are still waiting: Helping suffering people to end their lives remains a crime in South Africa. Now ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-16-the-right-to-a-dignified-death-300-years-later-were-still-waiting/
Retirement fund managers grow offshore exposure, but local is still lekker too: Offshore allocations remain high, a survey shows, but some local sectors look ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-07-retirement-fund-managers-grow-offshore-exposure-but-local-is-still-lekker-too/
#CapeTown, South Africa to Barcelona, Spain for only $463 USD roundtrip with Swiss #Travel
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Glomix ban — Treasury blacklists 28s gang case accused Nicole Johnson’s company for 10 years
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-08-glomix-treasury-blacklists-28s-gang-case-accused-nicole-johnsons-company/
Three bite-size operas offer something old, something new, something comic and something blue
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-16-three-bite-size-operas-offer-something-old-something-new-something-comic-and-something-blue/
BHEKISISA OP-ED | Will the food industry sacrifice its fat profits for health?: The National Food and Nutrition Survey findings reveal people eating the wrong ...
timeslive.co.za/ideas/2024-04-17-bhekisisa-op-ed-will-the-food-industry-sacrifice-its-fat-profits-for-health/
Western Cape MEC slams national government for stationery shortage affecting issuing of licences
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-12-western-cape-mec-slams-national-government-for-stationery-shortage-affecting-issuing-of-licences/
‘Quality concerns’ disrupt petrol sales in Southern Cape: Unexplained damage to vehicle paintwork from the petrol prompts oil companies to tell retailers to ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-04-14-quality-concerns-disrupt-petrol-sales-in-southern-cape/
Paid articlePaid The Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety member of the executive committee (MEC), Reagan Allen, expressed his distaste after the first and second ... Show more
Big-name local artists celebrate 125 years of Mount Nelson: To mark Belmond Hotel’s 125th birthday celebration, Mother City, a curation of artworks from the ...
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2024-04-16-big-name-local-artists-celebrate-125-years-of-mount-nelson/
Budget-friendly Black Eagle Creek is the ultimate Klein Karoo hideaway: Off-grid, remote, with views that go on forever, this cabin just outside Van Wyksdorp ...
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2024-04-16-budget-friendly-black-eagle-creek-is-the-ultimate-klein-karoo-hideaway/
South African police probe shooting after five deaths: Police have yet to identify the victims or the motive for the shooting.
nation.africa/africa/news/south-african-police-probe-shooting-after-five-deaths-4594340
Extreme weather leaves part of Western Cape in dark: Eskom reported that extreme weather conditions have left some parts of the Western Cape without electricity.
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-08-extreme-weather-leaves-part-of-western-cape-in-dark/
WATCH: A new deadly weapon on the streets?: A video of a demonstration with the ‘pen gun’ has gone viral on social media.
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/watch-a-new-deadly-weapon-on-the-streets-6c0bd019-e765-4576-81d4-e1a844bf4821
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Resurgence of syphilis a ‘failure of healthcare systems’, says leading South African researcher
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-11-syphilis-resurgence-a-failure-of-healthcare-systems-top-researcher/
FULL LIST: South Africa tops Best African Airports 2024, Nigeria missing: A UK-based airline and airport review and ranking site, Skytrax, has ranked the Cape ...
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The Key to Transforming African Health | by Jayati Ghosh - Project Syndicate: Jayati Ghosh highlights efforts to foster scientific innovation and drug ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/africa-must-produce-its-own-drugs-and-vaccines-by-jayati-ghosh-2024-04
Paid articlePaid Service exports an avenue for SA’s longer-term economic growth: The country can grow its commercial services offerings, particularly business, financial ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-04-24-service-exports-an-avenue-for-sas-longer-term-economic-growth/
Age limit for varsity admissions backward: WHILE the Nigerian tertiary education landscape is plagued with problems that demand urgent attention, the
punchng.com/age-limit-for-varsity-admissions-backward/
TotalEnergies Eyes South Africa Fuel Trade With Imports Surging: French oil major TotalEnergies SE plans to expand fuel trade with South Africa after a wave of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/totalenergies-eyes-south-africa-fuel-trade-with-imports-surging
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The time capsule Dutch city with no tourism bans: While Amsterdam brings in new curbs to ease the pressure of overtourism, this historic city remains a tranquil ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/dordrecht-netherlands-time-capsule-city-tourism-3021446
South Africa: Meerkat - the South African Radio Telescope That's Transformed Our Understanding of the Cosmos
allafrica.com/stories/202404230013.html
Attorney-at-law and deputy clerk, Colleen Lowe, has been elevated to the post of Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, following the retirement of Valrie Curtis ... Show more
Colleen Lowe appointed new Clerk to the Houses of Parliament | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Colleen Lowe appointed new Clerk to the Houses of Parliament | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Next up launch, as Boeing’s Starliner takes trek to Cape Canaveral: Boeing's Starliner made the trip to Cape Canaveral where it will launch atop an Atlas V ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/next-up-launch-boeings-starliner-takes-trek-to-cape-canaveral/
The Finance Ghost: The market lowdown on Afrimat, Nu-World and Sanlam: Afrimat makes no secret of the fact that acquisitions have played a huge role in its ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-17-the-finance-ghost-the-market-lowdown-on-afrimat-nu-world-and-sanlam/
Accor ALL 4X Points At Select Hotels Through July 28, 2024 (Book By June 9): Accor ALL members can earn quadruple points for stays at select new and refurbished ...
loyaltylobby.com/2024/04/16/accor-all-4x-points-at-select-hotels-through-july-28-2024-book-by-june-9/
Investing for more than profit: According to the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions, the Global Islamic Funds market has grown by more ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-12-investing-for-more-than-profit/
Two new projects proposed for Century City. Development has lagged at that business park
jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/commercial/2024/04/15/milwaukee-business-park-sees-new-proposals-after-years-of-inactivity/73325870007/
‘I’m a Waspi woman who worked for the DWP for 36 years – it’s a monumental mess’: One grandmother tells i how the DWP’s actions adversely affected her life twice ...
inews.co.uk/news/waspi-woman-dwp-monumental-mess-3005690
This is the first thing 'Hardest Geezer' wants after a 16,000km epic run across full length of Africa
metro.co.uk/2024/04/07/hardest-geezer-completes-16-000km-run-across-africa-20601696/
SpaceX launch from Cape tonight to mark record turnaround, record booster flight: If SpaceX manages a Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral tonight ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/spacex-launch-from-cape-tonight-to-mark-record-turnaround-record-booster-flight/
Daily Crossword Quickie – Thur, 11 April: Welcome to Daily Maverick's free mini crossword quickie. Follow the clues and fill in the squares to solve these minis.
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-11-mini-crossword-11-april/
First posthumous monograph on David Goldblatt shows photographer’s continued relevance
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-12-david-goldblatt-restrospective-shows-continued-relevance/
Sponsored: Old Mutual and Albaraka Bank would like to wish our Muslim communities a blessed and joyful Eid!
Students left in lurch as Unisa phases out social work programme, NGOs warn of ‘critical’ impact
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-09-students-left-in-lurch-as-unisa-phases-out-social-work-programme/
The Finance Ghost: The market lowdown on grocery groups, Invicta and Spear: A group either needs to make acquisitions in a familiar market, but in new industry ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-08-the-finance-ghost-the-market-lowdown-on-grocery-groups-invicta-and-spear/
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