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South Africa is home to some of the world’s busiest car factories, building some of the world’s favourite cars, including the VW Polo and BMW X3. Despite the strong start to the year, carmakers exporting from South Africa experienced a turbulent first quarter of 2026, with global disruptions affecting even car sales. January started with …

He adds: “We ultimately found a home for them in Albania. The country has a concept called ‘besa’, which means ‘my word is my bond’—a sacred code of honor. When Albania accepted these refugees without hesitation, it was something I deeply connected with. In today’s world, very few individuals, let alone nations, live by such a code”.   It was this code …

Malcolm Libera  ·20 Apr 2026 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy faces recession if the conflict in the Middle East continues—with energy-importing countries like South Africa at even greater risk.  In a report published last week, IMF economists warned that a longer or broader conflict could significantly weaken growth and …

20 April 2026 – Merling Phaswana and Philippe Gradidge South Africa is facing an alarming increase in non-communicable diseases and related mortality. According to Statistics South Africa, deaths due to non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension increased by over 58% between 1997 and 2018. The crisis of overweight and obesity in the country adds …

At the start, 2026 was looking quite promising. Inflation had fallen, interest rates had been cut, the government of national unity (GNU) had delivered a measure of political and fiscal stability, and consumers were finally spending again. Then, in late February, the US and Israel struck Iran. Within days, the Strait of Hormuz – through …

The event brought together representatives from the African Union Commission (AUC), the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), African diplomatic missions, development partners and international stakeholders.  Opened by SAIIA Chief Executive Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, speakers included:  Prof Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts at Amherst  Prof Bartholomew Kingsly Armah, Senior Economist, AUDA-NEPAD  Kesaobaka Nancy Mopipi, Policy Analyst: …

 ·20 Apr 2026 South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho will officially unveil the completed Senqu Bridge this week, marking a major milestone in Phase II of the R53 billion Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). In a significant boost for regional integration and water security, the bridge will be declared ready for use by motorists …

New data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows a positive trend for fuel price recoveries for South Africa, though it still won’t be enough to offset a considerable price hike next month. The CEF’s latest report for the end of the second full week of April shows that fuel price under-recoveries are trending downward, …

PRETORIA – Prominent Pan-African and pro-Russian activist Kemi Seba has applied for political asylum in South Africa, where he is being detained for breaching immigration laws, his lawyer told AFP Monday. Seba, born in France to parents from Benin, was arrested a week ago and is wanted in Benin on charges of inciting rebellion after …

  The National Grand Finale brought together South Africa’s top emerging tech talent following an intense, multi-stage selection process. Guided by the theme “Build. Code. Prototype. Solve.”, the competition challenged participants to transform theoretical knowledge into fully functional solutions that respond to real-world challenges aligned with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Proven excellence: consistency meets …