Latest Democracy Index highlights global stagnation
The latest Democracy Index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), shows that democracy is under strain around the globe. The index, which uses five
How Ramaphosa could end SA’s longest economic downturn – IRR
President Cyril Ramaphosa has the power to halt the longest economic downturn in South African history, but it would mean ‘overtly pushing back against ideologically
SA peacekeeper killed in DRC
A South African peacekeeper has been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and another has been wounded. This was after the helicopter they were
Mashatile sworn in as MP
Paul Mashatile, the new deputy president of the ANC, was sworn in as an MP yesterday, paving the way for him to become the deputy
Crime Intelligence is a hot bed of crime
An affidavit by a senior Crime Intelligence (CI) officer contains damning allegations, including that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s emails were hacked, state vehicles went missing due
Israelis invent flexible solar panels
The Israeli solar energy company Apollo Power has developed technology turning surfaces into an energy source using the sun’s rays. It is deployed by Amazon
Pakistan claims ‘blasphemous content’ behind block on Wikipedia
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Saturday that it had blocked the free online encyclopaedia after it failed to comply with a 48-hour ultimatum
Load shedding leads to crises for funeral parlours
Load shedding is proving to be a particular problem for funeral parlours. Funeral homes have had to invest heavily in generators to keep buildings safe
‘Biggest heist in American history’
‘The US government has just suffered the biggest heist in American history’. This is according to Haywood Talcove who is the head of LexisNexis Risk
US to expand military facilities in Philippines
A new agreement between the United States and Philippines will see the US gaining access to four additional military bases in the latter country. The