In the liberation struggle against apartheid a small number of white people joined the battle to overthrow the South African regime.

By now everyone has had some time to digest the Budget Speech, and specifically how the R28 billion increase in the tax burden that largely falls on individuals will impact us.

For many wealthy individuals and families the beginning of the year serves as an opportune time for personal introspection making it the ideal period to review financial goals and strategies for dealing with the challenges of growing and preserving wealth in a volatile economic climate.

South African pulp and paper maker Sappi will invest $305 million in North America and Europe to increase its packaging capacity, the firm said on Wednesday after releasing its first-quarter results.

Things are looking a little better.

The basics of investing are easy — perhaps easier than you might think. In recent months, we’ve covered a broad range of investment topics such as “Timing the market” and “Understanding your financial personality”.

Despite a deteriorating economy, corruption and cash shortages, Robert Mugabe’s supporters believe he should stay in power forever.

Municipal government throughout South Africa continues to own upwards of five million urban plots currently occupied by previously disadvantaged individuals. Many of these individuals were denied, in the past, the right to own any property by the apartheid government, and have lived on these properties for their entire lives.

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma released the Seriti Commission findings on the Arms Deal. The Commission found there was nothing wrong with the Arms Deal and no contracts were tainted by evidence of corruption, fraud or irregularity.

Despite the African Union’s declaration that 2016 is the Year of Human Rights, a recent report released by Amnesty International shows that many governments in Africa still respond to conflicts and security threats with disregard for international humanitarian law and human rights.

Corruption levels in South Africa seems to have gotten slightly worse in recent years but as a country we have made a lot of progress.

The harsh realities of the gold mining industry of the 21st century appear to have fallen on stony ground, among unions pressing for pay rises, leaving the employers under pressure to come up with a counter offer Wednesday.

Greece has become the first developed economy to default on loan repayments to the International Monetary Fund.

Nigeria’s states owe 658 billion naira ($3.3 billion) and one way out of the financial crisis could be for banks to extend loans to them to up to 20 years, Zamfara state governor said on Tuesday.

The AU is predominantly reliant on non-member state funding which places it in a precarious situation.

The annual AIF awards, in recognition of Africa’s young inventors were held in Morocco.

Everything from property tax to water, electricity to refuse removal. Jozi residents best brace themselves for a surge in charges.

South Africa’s Reserve Bank Governor confirmed that interest rates will be going up in 2015 given the current inflation outlook.

More than 8,000 people have died while being held prisoner by Nigeria’s armed forces in the campaign against Islamist group Boko Haram, many of them deliberately killed, according to Amnesty International.

South Africa confirmed on Wednesday it had given $10 million meant to help pay for the 2010 World Cup to a soccer official indicted last week in the United States, but said the payment was not a bribe as U.S. prosecutors allege.

The agricultural sector has struggled to deal with the changes and challenges that come along with transformation.

According to data released by the United States Department of Agriculture, by 2030 Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) will be over 1 trillion US dollars. 

China is sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest trade partner but while the benefits to both are mutual, potential risks have emerged.

The economically embattled former bread-basket of Africa is caught in the grip of drought and imminent famine, while Robert Mugabe’s government is powerless to help.