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Life between cyclones: How Beira’s people carry the mental weight of storms that never really end
Six years after Cyclone Idai ripped through Beira, the city’s wounds — physical and psychological — are still raw. As a new storm gathered in the Indian Ocean in February, journalist Sean Christie found a city caught in a permanent state of waiting for the next disaster to hit.

Mantashe pushes oil and gas drive as global tension raises fuel price risks
Mantashe says South Africa must move faster on oil and gas exploration to reduce import dependence and protect energy security

South Africa shoots itself in the foot
The South African government has been warned about the country’s collapsing infrastructure, which is leading to growing service failures and threatening economic growth.

Good news about inflation and interest rates in South Africa
South Africa’s two-year inflation expectations moderated marginally, welcome news for the Reserve Bank as the Iran war clouds the outlook.

Discovery Bank has its eyes on FNB and Capitec
Discovery Bank plans to expand into business banking over the medium term but will focus on completing its “super bank” platform before entering the competitive SME market dominated by FNB and a surging Capitec.

Protected: Mrs SA semi-finalists: Pet parents who lead with purpose and compassion
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News24 | Witness D murder suspect charged with multiple crimes, bail hearing delayed
Witness D – Marius van der Merwe – was brazenly killed outside his home.

African Bank in hot water
African Bank’s board has responded to increased scrutiny regarding the bank’s governance and leadership following the sudden resignation of CEO Kennedy Bungane.

South Africa’s Cynthia Lesufi nominated to lead continent’s top telecoms body
South Africa has officially submitted Lesufi’s name for secretary-general of the African Telecommunications Union for the 2027–2030 term.
News24 | KZN cops kill man who disarmed officer and fired shots at police station
One person has died after seemingly disarming a Durban police officer and opening fire at a police station.

New JSE-listed fintech giant shooting the lights out
Optasia’s first set of results since becoming a JSE-listed company has revealed a strong performance, with revenue growth of 76% and a profit of R725 million.
News24 | Mozal smelter officially shuts, alumina to be sold to third parties
South32 CEO Graham Kerr said the outcome was not what the group wanted.

Why understanding maths and Pi still shapes modern life
Missed Pi Day? Discover why understanding maths and Pi still shapes modern life, from Einstein’s legacy to everyday technology.