Mozambique: Gas is not part of Africa’s solution to climate change
The effects of offshore gas projects contribute to a humanitarian crisis, and mainly only the companies and countries of the north benefit from the profits and commodities
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G20’s youth forum split over wording and accountability structure
For the first time in 14 years, the G20 youth engagement group (Y20) closed its summit last week without issuing a communiqué — the set of recommendations that usually feeds into a declaration by world leaders at their annual summit, this year being hosted in Johannesburg in November. In June, the Y20 submitted a communique […]
Come home to Mama’s
From screen to plate … this restaurant brings Italy to the heart of Johannesburg
SA opts for quiet diplomacy over impossible mission to Washington
The government is trying instead to build alliances within the G20 as President Trump continues to malign South Africa
EU backs South Africa as Trump increases pressure
Four of the European Union’s ambassadors to Pretoria said they shared the country’s values
Biniam Girmay’s amazing race
Never before in its 121-year history had a stage in the Tour de France been won by a black African, until the Eritrean did it
Ten questions, two days: An Interview with Nicola Conte
Nicola Conte brings his vibrant jazz fusion to South Africa, celebrating International Jazz Day with a blend of tradition and innovation
Has Ramaphosa’s administration passed the ‘Lady R’ test?
In a polarised world, Ramaphosa’s administration dodged some fatal bullets in the past five months that carried some hard long-term risks
The legacy of Berlusconi: Shaping Italy’s political stage
Italy bids farewell to an era defined by his unique brand of flamboyance and controversy, leaving behind a complex legacy that will continue to shape the country’s political landscape for years to come
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86
Berlusconi led Italy three times between 1994 and 2011, wooing voters with a promise of economic success only to be forced out as a debt crisis gripped his country
The rise and fall of the fashion House of Gucci
The story of the Italian brand is one of drama, not only in its aesthetics, but in its chaotic rise to success
Beware of sleepwalking into fascism
That we live in a world where the far right has become normalised should ring alarm bells
‘Tunisia Days’ ahead as inflation exerts political pressure
With high prices continuing to bear down on consumers the world over, leaders who fail to bring inflation to heel could face a reckoning
Italian Republic Day brings the Rome Opera Ensemble to SA
South Africa’s Embassy in Italy hosts Rome Opera Ensemble concerts in Johannesburg and Cape Town to celebrate Italian Republic Day.
Kenya’s beach boys fall into sex tourism, trafficking
In the face of their families’ poverty, young men, persuaded by the prospect of wealth or education, travel to Europe with their older female sponsors only to be trafficked for sex
How Italy got ahead in the sprints
Lamont Marcell Jacobs is an unlikely star to take over from Usain Bolt. But those who have been following his and Italy’s athletics progress weren’t surprised that they won Olympic gold
Africa in brief: 25 September – 2 October
In the round-up: The ‘architect’ of the Rwandan 1994 genocide dies; the Nigerian government kills its citizens and the Twitter ban is lifted
Screen Grab: Watching the Euros is shockingly good
If you can look past the bad SuperSport suits and live-action heart attacks, the Euros offer a seductive glimpse of a post-pandemic world
Climate change will hit G7 economies harder than Covid, research finds
Countries with the biggest industrialised economies could see an average loss of 8.5% of economic value by 2050, according to an Oxfam analysis
Do you have to take the Covid-19 vaccine or not?
The South African law does not make it mandatory for citizens to be vaccinated, and the same will apply for Covid-19 immunisation. But experts say people still have the responsibility not to act recklessly — and they should follow Covid-19 health protocols
Why Cameroon has slid back since Italia ’90
The Indomitable Lions’ class of 1990 put Africa on the international football map with their showing in Italy, where they stunned the world champions. But they have since gone backwards. Why?
Connected economy is a strength
The global nature of modern trade is a vulnerability, but it will also be a valuable tool to aid in our recovery
Covid-19 and its legacy in cities
Italy’s response to the pandemic can be used as a cautionary tale not only medically but also infrastructurally
Covid-19: A case for why we all should wear homemade face masks
Countries that have mandated mask-wearing for people going out in public have shown a decrease in the rate of Covid-19 infections
Coronavirus reaches Sudan, one of the countries least equipped to cope with it
After years of neglect, the country’s health service was already under water. With fewer than 200 critical care beds, doctors say Covid-19 will ‘sink’ Sudan
M&G’s latest Covid-19 projections
Covid-19 numbers are prompting disaster declarations and dramatic action across South Africa this week. All steps should be directed by numbers
Richard Calland: Covid-19 can have positive outcomes
Democracy and social welfare may get a boost and blind capitalism may see that it’s unsustainable
National Disaster declaration follows confirmation of internal transmission of covid-19
Schools closed, visas revoked, non-essential travel stopped as South African president announces the number of Covid-19 cases has jumped to 61
Face masks from SA to the world
As Covid-19 continues to spread, resulting in a global shortage of face masks, Centurion-based manufacturer U-Mask is coming to the rescue of thousands
Coronavirus and the economy: We didn’t prepare for tough times
South Africa was well-placed for the 2008 crisis. But R3.18-trillion debt and low growth hamper its ability to limit the economic effects of Covid-19
Covid-19 red cards major events
Sporting events, from football and tennis to rugby and cycling, on this year’s calendar are in doubt
How the coronavirus has hit global sport
Here is a look at the effects on sport of the coronavirus, which on Monday had killed over 3 800 people while infecting more than 110 000 in over 100 countries
