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Risk investors richly rewarded in past year
Wars in Europe and the Middle East. Global political upheaval. Angst over a potential US recession. These and other pitfalls stalked markets in 2024 but in the end investors who embraced risk reaped the rewards.
Africa's capital deficit
RESILIENCE: REAL GDP GROWTH IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO 4.3% IN 2025
Stablecoin set to go mainstream
While Bitcoin's surge above $100,000 (about R1.9 million) captivated the headlines in 2024, many financial firms were more focused this year on a different type of cryptocurrency whose price is never meant to rise – or fall for that matter.
Rand's resilience
ROBUST 2024: AMONG FIVE BEST-PERFORMING EMERGING CURRENCIES
Dammit, I'll bead it
PERSONAL: BROKEN EARRING LED TO A THRIVING JEWELLERY BUSINESS
100 years of BBC shipping forecast
The BBC yesterday celebrated 100 years of a weather forecast for sailors in British waters that has inspired musicians and poets and become a fixture on UK radio.
Why New Year resolutions fail
HABIT FORMATION: SHIFT THE FOCUS TO GROWTH, LEARNING AND GRADUAL PROGRESS
Tyla, Tyler ICU and Makhadzi Lead Trace Awards' Nominations
The Trace Awards & Summit 2025, on 26 February in Zanzibar, will bring together the continent's and the diaspora's greatest talents.
Commenting on columnists is anyone's right
Just because you choose not to do it, doesn't mean others can't express views, writes J Montauk.
Child moms: liability not theirs alone
Teenage pregnancy is ugly all around.
SA evokes Sodom and Gomorrah
It's a well-known fact that these young people are falling pregnant to claim the monthly grant... and using the money for data and hair extensions.
The power of New Year overrated
We human beings are superstitious - but before you cry \"not me!\", did you mark New Year's Day yesterday? If you did, then you are superstitious.
Time to seek alternatives
As we enter the new year, South African voters need to look for alternative options beyond the long-standing dominance of the ANC in every sphere of government.
We know why Jozi is on skid row
The term \"failed state\" denotes a country which is in terminal decline and unable to provide basic services to its citizens.
15 Killed in Israeli Strike
Palestinian territories - Gaza's civil defence agency said yesterday that an overnight Israeli air strike targeting a house in Jabalia in the territory's north, killed at least 15 people.
Boeing crash black box sent to US
South Korean investigators probing a Boeing crash which killed 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil said yesterday they would send one of the retrieved black boxes to the US for analysis.
Deaths as trucker rams party crowd
'TERRORISM': 'ATTACKER DECEASED' AFTER GUNFIGHT
Syria Wants Press Freedom
Syria's minister of information in the country's transitional government said he is working towards a free press and committed to \"freedom of expression\", after decades of tight control under the country's former rulers.
Fireworks kill and maim
Five people died across Germany and a police officer was seriously injured from accidents linked to the powerful fireworks Germans traditionally set off to celebrate the new year, police said in a preliminary count.
It's written in the stars
So, how about that 2024, eh?
Results are in: Entities fail city
Analysis: As Jozi spirals into a pit of dysfunction, civil society attempts to slow decline
Police deny sabotage
DEGRADED: HUMAN RIGHTS GROUP CLAIM MINE PULLEY SYSTEM DAMAGED
What does Quid Pro Quo's future hold?
Team Valor International has asked its Facebook followers for advice on where the syndicate should race their latest acquisition - South African Equus champion Quid Pro Quo.
Grand Ring 'symbol of unity'
Striking: Despite criticism and cost overruns architect stands by his work
Brangelina finally agree their divorce settlement
Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement this week, according to US media, marking a turning point in the eight-year legal saga.
Failing City Looks For Miracle
Johannesburg is fast crumbling before our very eyes - DA.
DA Won't Support Botes for City Manager Post
The DA in Johannesburg says it will not support the appointment of Helen Botes as the new city manager.
Great promise in SA's new era
PRESIDENT: LOWER COST OF LIVING ON GOVT AGENDA
YouTubers over moon with Yoon
Camped on the street winding up to the residence of South Korea's impeached president, protesters direct vitriol at police and echo obscure conspiracies as investigators prepare to execute a warrant for his arrest.
New Year baby for girl aged 12
South Africa has welcomed New Year's babies at several hospitals across the country with the youngest mother being just 12 years old.