South Africans are not only dying. They are survivors of cancer, stroke, disability, mental health conditions and long-term loss, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for families to afford the financial costs of living through these events. This is the…
South Africans are not only dying. They are survivors of cancer, stroke, disability, mental health conditions and long-term loss, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for families to afford the financial costs of living through these events. This is the…
Africa’s startup funding ecosystem bounced back strongly in May 2026, with the continent’s top 10 funded startups collectively securing $242.6 million, representing 93.4% of the $259.8 million raised by 43 startups during the month. According to startup funding data for…
The South African government's proposal to impose fines on employers who hire undocumented migrants has sparked debate about the role of the middle class in contributing to exploitative domestic work practices. Professor Joe Vere, co-director of the African Center for…
JOHANNESBURG – South African business confidence rose in May after a sharp decline in April, as companies adjusted to the oil price shock stemming from the Iran war and vehicle sales rose, data showed on Thursday. The South African Chamber…
In 2025, Standard Bank sees Africa's shift towards renewable energy financing overtaking non-renewable energy by a ratio of 8:1. Reflecting this trend, Eskom, which has traditionally relied on coal, has also launched a new business unit focusing on the development…
Daily Maverick was the guest of the International Air Transport Association at its annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro this past weekend, and the proceedings quickly turned into a call for tax exemptions. “Johannesborgo! Johannesborgo!” Flight LA3875 from Rio…
South Africans are not only dying. They are survivors of cancer, stroke, disability, mental health conditions and long-term loss, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for families to afford the financial costs of living through these events. This is the…
South Africans are not only dying. They are survivors of cancer, stroke, disability, mental health conditions and long-term loss, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for families to afford the financial costs of living through these events. This is the…
