Energy and food crises threaten millions in poor countries
Battle-scarred developing nations look for ways out of crisis mode
WEDNESDAY, 22 APRIL 2026, 06:14
Battle-scarred developing nations look for ways out of crisis mode

Pastor Nigel Branken has emerged as a bold voice in a climate where many chose silence.

Sgt Fannie Nkosi seeks bail in the Pretoria North magistrate’s court

ActionSA reported this year that GNU ministers and their deputies have spent about R450m on international travel and accommodation within their first 18 months.

The Kenton United Synagogue, in Harrow, north-west London was targeted at about midnight on Sunday.
Pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria’s election, official results showed
Pope Leo XIV wraps up his 11-day visit to four African countries this week – Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.

Racing driver Juha Miettinen died and six others were injured on Saturday after a crash at the Adac 24h Nürburgring qualifiers that four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen was due to compete in
Ninety One remains constructive on South African equities, saying the war in Iran has created opportunities to buy stocks at prices that are lower than justified by their earnings outlook.

The Rebirth of Ubuntu concert is proud to announce Capitec as its new headline sponsor. This partnership is rooted in Capitec and The Rebirth of Ubuntu’s shared values and commitment to supporting South African culture, creative industries, and youth development. Set to take place at the Joburg Theatre over two nights on the 29th and […]

SA’s education system continues to grapple with a deeply troubling reality: sexual offences in schools remain an enduring threat, and very little progress has been made to safeguard pupils from predatory teachers.

Gold price has surged due to geopolitical uncertainty

Victor Wembanyama stars on his NBA play-off debut as the San Antonio Spurs win, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics both make dominant starts to the post-season.
In the face of sinking economic growth forecasts across the world, tourism can lean against the trend, writes Busisiwe Mavuso.
Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States, state media said, after US President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan, just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires.

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Remgro, founded and chaired by billionaire Johann Rupert, has seen its trading discount increase from 6.5% to 45.9% over the past decade.
HANOVER, Germany, April 19 (Reuters) – Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that artificial intelligence for industrial use will require more regulatory freedom in the European Union than other AI areas such as consumer use to boost productivity.
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 20 (Reuters) – Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate.