Ronald Ralinala
The financial landscape in South Africa has shifted dramatically, and not in anyone’s favour. What was once a promising cycle of interest rate cuts has now reversed course — and the market is bracing for significant rate hikes instead. Just months ago, analysts and investors were forecasting between two and four rate cuts from the … Read more
Rock icon Bryan Adams is set to light up Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock when his Roll With The Punches Tour rolls in on August 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The long-awaited stop is one that local fans have been watching for, and the lineup is already making it a major event for … Read more
Tornado Alley-style storm system heading for the Middle East, with hail and tornado risk A rare, Tornado Alley-style weather pattern is beginning to take shape over the Middle East, and forecasters are warning that it could bring a dramatic round of storms to parts of the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf. While thunderstorms do occur … Read more
Al Rayyan Face Al Shahania in QSL Cup Quarter-Final as Leaders Set Sights on Semis The revamped QSL Cup is set for a fresh burst of drama today, with Al Rayyan starting their quarter-final campaign against Al Shahania at Al Khor Stadium. Coming off a strong position in the league standings under the tournament’s new … Read more
Married At First Sight Expert Mel Schilling Dies Aged 54 Australian relationship coach and Married At First Sight star Mel Schilling has died at the age of 54, just weeks after telling fans that her cancer had progressed to a point where doctors could no longer offer treatment. The presenter, who became widely known for … Read more
Walmart Africa COO Dries D’Hooghe Exits After 8 Years, Leaving Behind Expansion Plans Walmart Africa and Massmart’s chief operating officer Dries D’Hooghe has confirmed that he is stepping down from the retail group after eight years with the company. The announcement marks the end of a key leadership chapter for Walmart’s push into South Africa, … Read more
A 35-year-old labour law attorney has been confirmed as the victim of a brazen daylight assassination outside the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration offices in Johannesburg’s CBD. Chinette Gallichan, originally from Krugersdorp, was shot and killed on Monday morning in what investigators are treating as a calculated, targeted hit — a case we first … Read more
Trump’s Iran Red Line Reversal Raises Fresh Questions About Timing and Motive President Donald Trump’s sudden shift on a major Iran demand is drawing fresh scrutiny—especially after the White House moved the goalposts in a way critics say looks tailored to financial market attention. Over the weekend, Trump declared that Iran would have 48 hours … Read more
South Africa’s Energy Bet: From Gas Terminals to Faster Oil & Gas Rules South Africa is being forced to rethink its energy strategy after shocks that began far beyond its borders began biting the local economy. Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe used a recent address in Cape Town to argue that the … Read more
The R553 Golden Highway near Vanderbijlpark has once again become the scene of tragedy, as a devastating head-on collision claimed one life and left several others injured on Monday morning. The crash, involving an Albany truck and a private motor vehicle, has reignited fears about the deadly stretch of road that has already claimed far … Read more