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POWER CHAT: A new deal for African debt? Trevor Manuel makes the case
A new deal for African debt? Trevor Manuel makes the case
THURSDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2025, 12:58
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A new deal for African debt? Trevor Manuel makes the case

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EU leaders have struck a similar tone as reports indicate that a US-brokered peace deal would defer to Russian demands.

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Displaced residents face waist-high water, overflowing toilets, and health risks in the wake of Lake Naivasha flooding.
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South Africa
Tomaselli warns that with rising climate disasters, there’s no room for vague promises.

South Africa
A fatal crash in Mitchell’s Plain has claimed the life of a pedestrian.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Maumela’s name surfaces in Matlala case as SIU-targeted businessman linked via text messages.

World
Trump has repeated debunked claims that Afrikaners are facing a “white genocide” in South Africa. Critics say the false statements are causing conflict in a country still recovering from apartheid.

World
As Venezuela braces for potential U.S. military intervention, residents at the Colombia border tell NPR about their fears and hopes.
World
US President Donald Trump said he will host New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for a meeting, after fiercely attacking the 34-year-old self-described Democratic Socialist during his recent campaign.
World
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers stepped down from positions at Harvard University and the OpenAI board amid the continuing fallout from his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Africa
Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Africa
A widespread campaign sought to “silence and suppress” protesters, Amnesty International says.

Africa
Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Africa
The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

Business
A new local fast-food brand has launched in South Africa, aiming to turn the country’s deeply rooted braai culture into a scalable franchise.
Business

Business
While many prominent economists and finance groups are anticipating a 25 basis point interest rate cut today, South Africans are being warned to also brace for the Reserve Bank to hold rates for longer.
Business

Politics
Lieutenant General Molefe Fani is appearing before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee today.

Politics
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial on charges incitement to terrorism and violence resumes.

Politics
The ANCYL has expressed its support for MP Malusi Gigaba who has stepped aside from his duties.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues with the cross-examination of Brown Mogotsi.

Sport
Shedeur Sanders’ long-awaited NFL debut did not go as he had hoped but how much are the Cleveland Browns to blame for the way they have handled the rookie?

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have named their 22-man squad for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage kick off against Al Masry in Egypt.

Sport
Scott Boland takes an astonishing 6-7 on his Test debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the 2021-22 Ashes.

Sport
Amid England’s torrid previous tour of Australia, Marnus Labuschagne brought some much needed comedy relief to the fourth test with a hilarious appeal. Have you ever seen worse?
Education
[Vanguard] Kwara Government has activated a proactive security measure in schools within five Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state as part of its efforts to guarantee a safer environment for schoolchildren.
Education
The former Harvard president has come back from controversy before, but revelations in new Epstein emails are threatening his omnipresence in public life.
Education
Despite evidence of sexual abuse by a Massachusetts teacher, prosecutors said no criminal conduct occurred. Now survivors are trying to change consent laws they say “offered cover” to their abuser.
Education
Against the odds, campus broadcasts remain a space of discovery, for students and listeners alike. Especially at KXLU in Los Angeles.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Meal prepping is convenient, but storing and reheating food in plastic exposes you to microplastics and hormone-disrupting chemicals.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. Our favorite machines here can turn your barista into a stranger.

Science/Tech
The company sent letters to Apple, Google, and Microsoft pushing for an alternative way to keep minors from viewing porn, as US and UK laws have caused its traffic to plummet.

Science/Tech
MyBroadband got an early look inside the first Walmart store in South Africa and Africa at the Clearwater Mall in Roodepoort.

Science/Tech
Stellar (XLM) is back in the spotlight as new chart formations and resilient support levels fuel anticipation of a potential breakout. With market sentiment shifting and utility-focused networks regaining momentum, XLM news is regaining relevance among traders seeking reliability in a volatile environment. At the same time, a very different kind of project is gaining […]
Motoring

Motoring
With up to 850kW/1 500Nm in the flagship Turbo model, the Cayenne officially becomes the most powerful production road car Porsche has ever made.
Motoring

Motoring
Latest record brings the number of exported Polos to 1 407 160.
Health
Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation.
Health
The virus circulating this year is more virulent and has been spreading faster and earlier than usual.
Health
Clinicians often rely on patients to disclose thoughts of self-harm, but some are lobbying for a new diagnosis to better assess the risk.
Health
Instead of requiring personalized gene edits for each patient, the new approach could create a standardized method to use for many diseases.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.