The Cosatu congress highlights the growing crisis within South Africa's historic Tripartite Alliance, as the ANC, SACP, and Cosatu struggle to define their purpose after the end of apartheid and recent political shifts
The article explores whether AI could replace human weather forecasters, noting advancements in AI-driven forecasting models like Meteoblue and the importance of accurate data and computing power.
Kenya faces a severe maize shortage due to drought, with a projected need to import around 2 million tonnes to meet its annual requirements. The country’s ban on genetically modified maize imports prevents it from accessing surplus white…
Early spring brought rare lightning to the metro, historically seen as a sign of a wet summer, though modern forecasts predict otherwise. South Africa faces high lightning risks, especially in rural areas
Swedish luxury bed company Hästens opened a store in Knysna in 2024, attracting attention for selling mattresses priced from R200,000 to millions, yet the business has thrived with 12 beds sold in a year, mainly to affluent local and…
Business in Nelson Mandela Bay is actively engaging with civil society and local authorities to address challenges in infrastructure, service delivery, and public safety, recognizing that neither government nor any single sector can…
on daily acts of self-worth, Black Consciousness empowered individuals to reclaim agency and resist structural oppression, fostering resilience even amid enduring inequality and disappointment in post-apartheid South Africa.
The article reflects on recent and historical natural disasters, drawing parallels between cinematic depictions and real-life catastrophes such as the Nepal disaster and local floods, while emphasizing Newton’s Third Law
A voluntary advisory panel of experienced professionals is helping the Mandela Bay Development Agency shape a focused master plan for Nelson Mandela Bay, moving away from scattered development projects toward catalytic, interconnected…
The launch of the Volkswagen South Africa LEAP 9 Maths and Science School in Kariega highlights the importance of partnerships between government, business, and communities in improving education in the Eastern Cape.
The debate about governance and service delivery in Nelson Mandela Bay often begins with one question: who is to blame?
South Africa remains better placed than some regions of the world for now and will experience lower food price inflation in the coming months
We have an elephant problem, one of human making. Our success in saving elephants now means we have too many for the space we can safely keep them in.
The recent news that SA’s citrus will now have even wider access to the Indian market is a welcome development.
Whether your burden is illness, fear, disappointment or loss, God is able to carry you far beyond what you ever imagined possible
Playland has been part of Nelson Mandela Bay for generations, creating memories for families and supporting businesses around Kings Beach.
In a very saturated Langkloof, any rainfall now turns farm roads into mud baths and docile streams into running rivers again, with water still being fed to the overflowing Kouga and Churchill dams.
Every year on July 31, World Ranger Day honours the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting the world’s natural and cultural heritage.
Every week another headline asks whether artificial intelligence (AI) will replace teachers. I think we are asking the wrong question. The real question is this: Are we preparing future teachers to know when AI is right and when it is…
Municipal governance is perhaps the most sophisticated and complex arena of public leadership, yet it is frequently reduced to naive narratives, political soundbites and social media verdicts delivered from the comfort of a keyboard.
