UN calls for reset as world enters era of global water bankruptcy
By: Natasha Odendaal 21st January 2026 The world has entered an era of global water bankruptcy, as many societies have overspent their yearly renewable water ‘income’ from rivers, soils... →
South African rand firmer ahead of local inflation data
By: Reuters 21st January 2026 The South African rand edged up in early trade on Wednesday, as traders awaited inflation and retail sales data that will shed light on the... →
Gates and OpenAI team up for AI health push in African countries
By: Reuters 21st January 2026 The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50-million partnership to help African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their... →
South Africa may hit 3% inflation in 2026, central bank says
By: Reuters 20th January 2026 South Africa's central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Tuesday that inflation was on course to meet the bank's new target of 3% in 2026 as... →
Nzimande wants STEM activities in early childhood development
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th January 2026 Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Professor Blade Nzimande pointed out on Tuesday that as the Department of Basic Education (DBE)... →
Godongwana invites concise suggestions on 2026 Budget 
By: Marleny Arnoldi 20th January 2026 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has invited suggestions on the 2026 Budget ahead of him presenting it in Parliament on February 25. The Budget... →
Justice committee wants ‘full implementation’ of safety protocols at all courts after shooting
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th January 2026 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development on Tuesday expressed concern about the shooting incident outside... →
Ferrochrome venture’s 2025 output 63% lower, Merafe reports
By: Martin Creamer 20th January 2026 Ferrochrome output from the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture was 63% lower in 2025 than in 2024, Merafe Resources reported on Tuesday, January 20.... →
Uganda's military chief tells hiding opposition leader to surrender
By: Reuters 20th January 2026 Ugandan military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba said he was praying for fugitive opposition leader Bobi Wine's death and gave him 48 hours to surrender... →
Ramaphosa greenlights salary increases for MPs, judges
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to give his public office bearers a salary increment, from April 1. Spokesperson to the President Vincent... →
UK-South Africa celebrate five years of development-focused free trade pact
By: Schalk Burger 20th January 2026 The South Africa-UK development-focused free trade Economic Partnership Agreement, now in its fifth year and designed to harness the power of trade... →
Egypt's Sisi to meet Trump on the sidelines of Davos, presidency says
By: Reuters 20th January 2026 Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Egypt's... →
SACCI survey respondents positive about prospects for improved trade conditions
20th January 2026 The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (SACCI’s) latest Trade Conditions Survey for December points to ongoing pressure on the back... →
