TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) – Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbours in retaliation if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to hit Iran’s electricity grid in 48 hours, escalating the three-week-old war.

Rising fertiliser and fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict concern South African farmers, with potential impacts on consumer food prices, though ample supplies may mitigate drastic increases.

There are still significant questions about how the ‘Big Five’ cartel, which allegedly infiltrated law enforcement and political circles, operated. Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has emerged as a key link between the SAPS and multiple alleged members of the organised crime group.

When mayors put their hands in the air and say ageing infrastructure is the reason for water leaks, dry taps, blocked drains, sewage in streets, and power dips and outages, one has to ask: What has been done to ensure that infrastructure master plans are implemented?

The distant rumble of war will translate into higher fuel prices, rising logistics costs and steady increase in the cost of basics such as food and transport.

Continued deindustrialisation has placed the country at the mercy of geopolitical shocks like the US-Israeli war on Iran. Accelerated market reform is the answer, but what are the chances?

Those heartwarming or awe-inspiring scenes, entirely fabricated by artificial intelligence and presented as reality, is not harmless entertainment. It threatens how people perceive wildlife and, ultimately, global conservation efforts.

The Nvidia-Uber collaboration is set to launch 100,000 autonomous vehicles by 2028, posing significant implications for the ride-hailing industry and millions of human drivers globally.

There’s been no respite for the Mr Price share price. Having dropped another 6% in the past week, the stock has shed more than a quarter of its value since early December 2025 (when the group first announced its acquisition of NKD in Europe).

From power outages to shifting tourism trends, Nelson Mandela Bay’s hospitality scene is facing serious hurdles. But the Boardwalk Hotel and Casino’s new general manager, Sisulu Madondo, is ready to navigate the challenges — and leverage local and global expertise to keep the city’s iconic venue thriving.

Washington takes another stab at ending the most recent fighting in eastern DRC that has killed thousands and displaced more than half a million people.