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How southern Africa’s maize crop heartland is bouncing back stronger

South Africa, the undisputed powerhouse of regional maize supply, has been the reliable anchor through it all.

By Equity Axis 11h ago

How southern Africa’s maize crop heartland is bouncing back stronger

How clearly, broadly do we understand our civil service?How clearly, broadly do we understand our civil service?

Do authorities know the current age profile of the civil service? Can they predict whether an ageing and retirement crisis is likely to emerge within government departments?

By Kevin Tutani 12h ago

How clearly, broadly do we understand our civil service?How clearly, broadly do we understand our civil service?

Zim, South Africa strike landmark social pact to tackle entrenched poverty and inequality

Nearly half of Zimbabwe’s population lives in extreme poverty, and the informal economy — where most livelihoods are earned — offers limited or no social security protections.

By Freeman Makopa Dec. 18, 2025

Zim, South Africa strike landmark social pact to tackle entrenched poverty and inequality

The price of going home: Christmas boxes and the final return from South Africa to Bulawayo

Trailers are loaded with remittances known as “Christmas boxes” containing cooking oil, soap and other groceries.

By Saana Hansen Dec. 17, 2025

The price of going home: Christmas boxes and the final return from South Africa to Bulawayo

Bosso settle for top SA coach

The South African gaffer will also bring in his own analyst, who will double as another assistant coach, while club legend Zenzo Moyo will be the manager.

By Fortune Mbele Dec. 17, 2025

SA hosts 31st edition of SAMAs

Retired soccer star Teko Modise also made a surprise appearance as a guest presenter, sending the crowd into frenzy.

By Mpumelelo Moyo Dec. 17, 2025

Beitbridge chaos avoidable

On the Zimbabwean side, motorists were said to be spending up to more than nine hours in queues to obtain temporary import permits (TIP) for their foreign-registered cars.

By Southern Eye Dec. 17, 2025

Revealed: Where most of those nabbed at SA borders came from

Reporting on its work during this period, the authority said on Sunday that more than half (4 092) of those apprehended were undocumented, and 1 982 were undesirables.

By Kyle Zeeman Dec. 17, 2025