Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa. South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has just staggered past the one-year mark. Its foreign policy reflects continuity, some change, a steady mismatch between ambition and resources, and little focus on national growth priorities. Disagreements…
The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) has expressed concern at the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ announcement that certain activities mandated by the council cannot be delivered due to a lack of funding. The council has sought clarity on why certain activities had been singled out. Among the activities the commissioner says can’t…
On July 9, United States President Donald Trump opened a three-day mini summit at the White House with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal – by subjecting his distinguished guests to a carefully staged public humiliation. This was not the plan – or at least, not the part the public was meant…
Bitcoin has surged past $112,000 (approximately R2 million) this week, setting a new record high, and has continued to climb. This unprecedented climb for the original cryptocurrency, which saw a 3.1% rise to $112,009, brings its year-to-date gain close to 20%. The milestone underscores a widespread speculative momentum gripping markets, impacting everything from technology stocks…
Some fig trees don’t just grow fruit, they grow stone, too. By converting carbon dioxide into calcium carbonate, they may offer a powerful, long-lasting way to trap carbon. Credit: Shutterstock By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit, they’re capturing carbon…
UNAIDS Warns Funding Collapse Puts Decades of HIV Progress at Risk The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has warned that decades of progress in addressing AIDS are at risk after a funding collapse in 2025. According to the UNAIDS report, funding cuts – caused by abrupt and massive cuts from international donors – are already destroying frontline services,…
The urban skyline and cityscape in Shanghai China. Lu Shaoji | Moment | Getty Images BEIJING — From coffee to cars to real estate, there’s a recurring pattern in China: companies rush into an industry, then resort to discounts to stay afloat. That has economists worried. Natixis’ study of 2,500 listed Chinese companies reinforce how…
Pieter Nel, Netcampus Corporate and Consulting Executive. (Image: Netcampus) Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, reshaping industries, economies and societies. For leaders, the integration of AI into business and organisational strategies is not merely a trend but a necessity for ensuring future success and competitiveness….
“One key challenge I remain deeply committed to addressing is ensuring no one is left behind by the health system, no matter where they live,” Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, the CEO and President of VillageReach, a global non-profit dedicated to strengthening health systems in underserved communities. With over three decades of experience at the forefront of global…
When Natalia Kanem reflects on her eight-year tenure at the helm of the UN reproductive health agency, she doesn’t begin with global statistics, boardroom breakthroughs, or even memories of her visits to refugee camps. She returns, over and over, to a single image: that of a ten-year-old girl – standing on the edge of adolescence,…
