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Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema on the campaign trail ahead of elections.
Africa

Zambia’s decisive but disputed election: Hichilema wins big as democracy weakens

By
The Conversation
5 min read
Hichilema’s decisive re-election reflects economic gains, weak opposition and growing concerns over Zambia’s democracy.
A pharmacist preps ARV treatment for a patient in South Africa.
Health

Prof Colleen Aldous asks: US HIV funding gone — Will SA’s wealthy fill the gap?

By
Editor BizNews
6 min read
South Africa must act now to protect HIV care, prevention and treatment gains.
30 October 1899: Boer War. Ladysmith after Nicholson's Nek.
Rational Perspective

Boerejode: The forgotten Jews who fought for the Boers

By
The Common Sense
4 min read
The forgotten story of Jewish soldiers who fought alongside the Boers and helped defend the South African republics.
A Wall Street street sign near the New York Stock Exchange
Global Investing

Jorge Arbache on BizNews: Why the world still needs Wall Street

By
Editor BizNews
4 min read
Global investors want alternatives to Wall Street, but rival markets lack the scale to absorb a major shift
Magistrates from various regions in the Western Cape protest in front of the Parliament building on October 29, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. The group demanded better working conditions, better salaries and recognition.
Rational Perspective

Solly Moeng: One-party rule can't Police itself — SA must redesign its institutions

By
Editor BizNews
6 min read
Madlanga Commission exposes the limits of one-party power and the urgent need for stronger checks, shared governance and independent institutions.
Railway tracks in Johannesburg
Rational Perspective

Sindile Vabaza: The vision needed to fix Joburg

By
Daily Friend
6 min read
The city's political leadership must look beyond repairs to what could set Johannesburg apart from other cities.
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