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@mailandguardian 9 hours ago
Rising oil prices threaten African economies, new analysis warns
Sub-Saharan Africa's reliance on imported oil leaves countries exposed to economic shocks amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Rising crude and LNG prices threaten import bills, inflation and currency stability, particularly in nations with low reserves
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@mailandguardian 5 hours ago
48 Hours of Apex Legends: Local gaming personalities battle for the Red Bull Locked In title
48 Hours. 120 Gamers. One Epic Comeback. Step inside the Bellville Velodrome for Red Bull Locked In, where South Africa's top gaming talent pushed their limits in a gruelling Apex Legends marathon
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@mailandguardian 5 hours ago
48 Hours of Apex Legends: Local gaming personalities battle for the Red Bull Locked In title
48 Hours. 120 Gamers. One Epic Comeback. Step inside the Bellville Velodrome for Red Bull Locked In, where South Africa's top gaming talent pushed their limits in a gruelling Apex Legends marathon
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@mailandguardian 6 hours ago
Gauteng tables R179 billion budget, R1.4bn of which has been allocated to legislature and political parties
Panyaza Lesufi's office has been given R1.6bn in 2026/2027
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@mailandguardian 6 hours ago
SA exposed as Middle East conflict pushes oil above $100
Surging oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict are exposing South Africa's dependence on imported fuel, raising concerns about reserves, inflation and economic growth
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@mailandguardian 6 hours ago
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 celebrates landmark success with presidential keynote and strong continental participation
The18th edition of theAfrica Energy Indaba, held from3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), concluded with resounding success, bringing together policymakers, ministers, investors, utilities and industry leaders from across the continent and around the world. Recognised asAfrica's premier energy event, the Africa Energy Indaba once again served as a strategic platform
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@mailandguardian 14 hours ago
Protected: Infrastructure funding is not the constraint. Governance is.
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@mailandguardian 14 hours ago
Protected: Treasury says debt has peaked. Now the test is delivery
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@mailandguardian 9 hours ago
IEC calls for early election date announcement
The IEC has set 20 and 21 June 2026 as a national voter registration weekend and urges an early election date announcement to ensure voters can register correctly
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@mailandguardian 9 hours ago
Mosiuoa "Terror" Lekota, the family man
Like many of our struggle heroes, the many years he spent serving prison terms denied him a stable family life. This left his wife Cynthia, to raise their children largely alone as a single parent. He often expressed regret about not being present during his children's upbringing and missing many of their important developmental milestones
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@mailandguardian 12 hours ago
The non-linear reality of AI: Why markets, regulators and nations must prepare for sudden leaps
Artificial intelligence does not evolve gradually. It jumps. It produces quiet plateaus followed by discontinuities that shock incumbents, confuse forecasters and reorder competitive landscapes.
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@mailandguardian 13 hours ago
G7 failed to address core issue in escalating US-Israel-Iran war, experts say
With oil prices climbing to $120 a barrel and the Strait of Hormuz shut, analysts say the G7 missed a critical opportunity to push for peace in the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict
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@mailandguardian 15 hours ago
Protected: Raising the bar for responsible pet parenting in South Africa
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@mailandguardian 18 hours ago
From Indonesia to the Southern Ocean: Marion Island's growing plastic problem
A new 30-year study reveals that Marion Island, one of the most remote islands on Earth, is increasingly littered with plastic bottles and caps drifting thousands of kilometres across the Indian Ocean
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@mailandguardian Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:24:19
Iran war drives oil above $100, raising inflation risks for South Africa
South Africa's economic outlook is facing renewed uncertainty as the widening war involving Iran, Israel and the United States begins to ripple through global energy markets, raising concerns about fuel prices, inflation and the timing of potential interest rate cuts. Oil markets reacted sharply as the conflict intensified. Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel
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