Tuesday, 29 September 2026

An economist said US objections to BEE largely do not affect American companies in South Africa, urging the country to call Washington’s bluff and diversify trade beyond the US.

The Madlanga Commission heard Joe Sibanyoni invoke his constitutional right against self-incrimination over the Kwafontein case, while presenting his ties to contractor Dr Thomas Ndooley as legitimate business.

Researchers reported 1.54 million new cancer cases and 923,000 deaths in Africa in 2023, calling for stronger prevention, early detection, cancer registries and African-led research.

Gauteng’s Vulamatuba programme brought recruiters, funders, training providers and government officials together, with an online platform intended to keep matching job seekers, entrepreneurs and opportunities beyond the event.

A contributor argued African leaders must stop using colonial history to avoid accountability, shift citizens from consumers to producers, and prioritise entrepreneurship, skills and economic participation.