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[TOP STORY] Trump, trade, and tensions: What’s at stake in Ramaphosa’s US visit?

‘It seems like the United States wants to move away from Agoa and switch to some sort of bilateral trade deal with South Africa. That seems like something that we're looking to do as well,’ says Dr Laurence Caromba, Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection.

19 May 9AM 8 min

SA artist’s oil painting sells for a record R246m

How the systematic defunding of the SA National Defence Force is bringing the armed forces to their knees. Marlene Dumas painting sets a new record for the highest price fetched for any living female artist. What to expect from President Ramaphosa’s working trip to the US. And an update on…

19 May 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] How SA agriculture is adapting to global pressures and local challenges

‘I think a fact that is not well known is that 44% of South African agri exports actually go into Africa, with only around 6% or 7% going to America,’ says Brendan Jacobs, head of AgriBusiness at Standard Bank.

16 May 9AM 7 min

How long can struggling SABC survive?

The SABC says it doesn’t need another bailout, but must change its funding model if it is to survive. How gyms had to adapt to remain relevant in the age of artificial intelligence and scientific advancements. Why the Automobile Association says there must be a greater focus on road safety,…

16 May 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Africa’s Travel Indaba: 75% of visitors to SA are from the continent

‘All indications are we've surpassed last year's numbers and a very good sign for us in terms of how people are searching for product on the continent,’ says Darryl Erasmus, COO of South African Tourism.

15 May 9AM 7 min

More South Africans are using loans to make ends meet

Today, banks face a deepfake headache as technological capabilities become more sophisticated. Why more South Africans are taking out loans to make ends meet. Opportunity awaits as Johannesburg’s inner-city revitalisation programmes take shape. And SA tourism declares the African continent as unlimited and open for business.

15 May 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Blended finance: Land Bank’s strategy for agricultural inclusion

‘If I consider the last 24 months, we were able to actually support around 387 new black farmers into the sector and that is to the value of just over R3bn under the blended finance scheme,’ says Land Bank CEO, Themba Rikhotso.

14 May 9AM 8 min

Youth unemployment crisis: 10.3m young people jobless

As South Africa’s unemployment rates skyrocket, young people between the ages of 15 and 34 remain particularly vulnerable. Jeremy Maggs delves into what that means for the country’s recovery efforts. Why vaping could be detrimental to your teenagers’ mental health. And a look at Liberation Day market panic and the repercussions.

14 May 5AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] Staff shortages, burnout, and brain drain: SA nursing under pressure

‘You can have retention strategies as much as you want to, but you have to create a positive practice environment for your nurses. No amount of money will retain somebody in a workplace if they are not happy,’ says Merle Victor, chief nurse officer at Life Healthcare.

13 May 8AM 7 min

8.2m South Africans are jobless

Today, how caring for nurses can help strengthen economies. A look at why stokvel account deposits have surged 66%. Is the rapid rise of co-living spaces and micro-apartments a sign of innovation or a symptom of a broken economy? And a look at the latest unemployment figures.

13 May 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Repeat withdrawals raise red flags in SA’s two-pot retirement system

‘What we are concerned about is that they're dipping into the savings pot, which is meant to be emergency money, and they're using it for spending,’ says Natasha Huggett-Henchie, member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa.

12 May 8AM 6 min

Surrogacy leave: A win for women’s rights

In a groundbreaking win for women’s rights, a union secures fully paid surrogacy leave for local government employees. Why an expert says government’s planned investment in air travel is optimistic, but shouldn’t be the finish line. And why the Transformation Fund should complement existing SME development efforts instead of crowding them out.

12 May 6AM 29 min

[TOP STORY] Huge teacher shortage: Over 460 SA schools drop mathematics

‘If you don't have proper human resource planning, you are not able to know exactly when you're going to start experiencing problems about mathematics teachers or science teachers,’ says Dr Mugwena Maluleke, general secretary of the South African Democratic Teachers Union.

9 May 10AM 8 min

Habemus papam: What to expect from Leo XIV, first American Pope

Catholics globally celebrate the announcement of a new Pope. We’ll ask why maths is no longer available as a subject in 464 South African schools. Will declining sorghum production have an effect on your breakfast? And a call for South Africans to avoid driving at night, as poor road conditions…

9 May 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Why the NHI Bill needs rethinking before implementation

‘We need to make sure that we have the right leadership, the right governance structures, and those who advise the leadership should have the requisite expertise,’ says Dr Katlego Mothudi, MD of the Board of Healthcare Funders.

8 May 8AM 6 min

Operation Vulindlela: A workable plan or another lofty roadmap?

Today, the Board of Healthcare Funders says SA’s healthcare system is being held hostage by entrenched ideologies. A new report shows that workplace flexibility is fast becoming a non-negotiable for women. An update on the conflict between India and Pakistan. And phase two of Operation Vulindlela promises to unleash more…

8 May 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Global ad spend forecast slashed by $20bn amid economic pressures

‘Within a lot of businesses, marketing is a discretionary cost and if the business is feeling a little nervousness, if confidence is low, it's one of the first parts of the budget to be cut,’ says Alex Brownsell, head of content at the World Advertising Research Centre.

7 May 8AM 7 min

Jhb property prices now at 2007 levels

SA is at a crossroads as illicit trade remains deeply entrenched and highly damaging to economic recovery, according to a new report. How the trade wars are affecting global advertising spend. Why Johannesburg could be the next big property opportunity. And Acsa’s bid to take over baggage screening foiled by…

7 May 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] AI could add 5% to Africa’s GDP by 2035

‘I base my belief in it in our track record as Africa, in leapfrogging certain technological development stages and embracing new technologies,’ says Dion Shango, CEO, PwC Africa.

6 May 9AM 8 min

Maimane: A plan to dodge the next fiscal crisis

Today, how AI adoption could boost GDP in Africa by almost 5% and reshape the continent’s economy. A look at how SA could avoid the next fiscal crisis. Could tiny technology be the answer to cleaning up contaminated water sources? And while strides have been made in the fight against…

6 May 6AM 31 min