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Infrastructure funding is not the constraint. Governance is.

11 March at 08:12 AM, via Mail & Guardian

South Africa does not face a shortage of capital for infrastructure. It faces a shortage of institutions that are structurally ready to absorb it. This distinction is often overlooked in debates about infrastructure delivery. Funding gaps are frequently cited as the primary obstacle, yet South Africa’s financial system remains deep, liquid and capable of supporting […]

Bafana Bafana World Cup ‘26: Mexico deploys 100,000 troops

10 March at 21:36 PM, via SA People

When Bafana Bafana walk onto the Azteca pitch on 11 June, they’ll step into a familiar scene: a host nation spending billions on security while its stadiums promise the same fiscal ruin South Africa has been living with since 2010.

Africa Energy Indaba 2026 celebrates landmark success with presidential keynote and strong continental participation

10 March at 17:24 PM, via Mail & Guardian

The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, held from 3–5 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 as Africa’s premier energy event, the Africa Energy Indaba once again served as a...

Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota, the family man

10 March at 15:05 PM, via Mail & Guardian

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

Rising oil prices threaten African economies, new analysis warns

10 March at 14:59 PM, via Mail & Guardian

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

IEC calls for early election date announcement

10 March at 14:56 PM, via Mail & Guardian

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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