Deputy calls for an end to Guernsey overseas aid
A Guernsey Deputy says there is strong support for scrapping the island’s £5.6m aid spending.
Business
Why do the West’s farmers pay the price for war in Iran?
Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an “overnight shock” to west country farmers.
‘We can’t justify a £52 lunch’: Middle-income families cut back on days out
A household with an average income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.
Two South African brothers lose R1.46 billion, and new criminal group targeting South Africans
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 23 March 2026.
NEC XON: End-to-End Cyber Security for Your Business
As South African organisations contend with escalating ransomware campaigns, identity compromise and increasingly sophisticated supply chain attacks, cybersecurity has become a board-level priority.
Adaptation finance – Building resilience in the face of climate change
RMB presents Sustainability Talks: Episode 5.
Eskom hits major milestone in South Africa
Earlier this month, Eskom announced that Unit 2 of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station had operated for 365 consecutive days without interruption, following extensive technical upgrades.
Heat pumps work for me – but they’re not yet a money saver
The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?
Germany has a shortage of workers – so it’s turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-payment
Debt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax.
The iconic store that quietly disappeared from shopping malls across South Africa
Sweets from Heaven has all buy disappeared from shopping malls across South Africa, but the brand lives on thanks to popular musician and businessman, Danny K, who has big plans for the brand.
South Africa’s richest city is covered in trash
Johannesburg is seeing uncollected garbage piling across the streets amid protests and labour disputes.
Major new mall coming to South Africa’s capital
Kings Walk will soon open its doors in the East of Pretoria, with the mall set to serve a massively growing area.
Big shift for South Africa’s major ‘gateways’
South Africa’s ports—the key gateways into the country—have seen the highest number of ship dockings since 2019, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic-related slowdowns.