Scientists discover ‘new’ pathogens called ‘zombie viruses’
Researchers claim that melting ice and warming permafrost have the potential to unleash a ‘Pandora’s box’ of pathogens. OVER the past few years, researchers...
Financial markets under severe pressure due to downgrading and US jobs
Markets on Monday: Last week’s events left a trail of negative sentiment on South African equity, bond and foreign exchange markets, writes Chris Harmse.LAST...
Tech execs race to save start-ups from ‘extinction’ after SVB collapse
Technology executives, prominent venture capitalists and founders including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman raced this weekend to keep alive companies caught up in the collapse...
No reprieve for consumers with another rate hike predicted for later...
It does not rain but it pours for South African consumers, as another interest rate hike has been predicted at the next South African...
Concerns as some in Ramaphosa’s new Cabinet face serious allegations
Five ministers and their deputies who were announced in the new national executive this week have been accused of bribery, corruption, and misuse of...
Cry-baby for good service
GREY MUTTER: Because of a ‘traumatic’ childhood shopping experience I have always been sensitive to poor customer service, writes Lance Fredericks.IF YOU happened to...
Russia sends waves of mercenaries, conscripts to certain death in Bakhmut
Russia is making slow progress near the fiercely embattled city of Bakhmut by sending waves of mercenaries and conscripts into heavy fire.DNIPRO, Ukraine -...
SA food producers expect muted demand from struggling shoppers
South African food producers said demand was expected to remain muted as consumers grapple with high costs of living and they saw little relief...
Leading economist questions Ramaphosa sticking with under-performing ministers
‘Some of these ministers have not displayed a clear willingness to support the president’s reform agenda in the past and have been seen...
Violence monitor pens open letter to President Ramaphosa
‘Far more telling evidence against you is your appointment (and, extraordinarily, in July 2021, retention of) Minister of Police Cele, for it is patently...
