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FAO food price index rises slightly amid mixed commodity outlook
THE Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reported a modest increase in its food price index, highlighting ongoing fluctuations in global commodity markets as supply and demand dynamics play a pivotal role in shaping consumer costs.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
The Mercury
South African Open champion.Naidoo taking it all in DP World Tour
WHEN you have shattered a glass ceiling that had been in place for 122 years, there could almost be a feeling that Everest had been scaled.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
A country of 'must insult or dehumanise'
IT WAS unseasonably hot in last week's Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development's virtual meeting, and the shining ring-light beams brought a combative glow to the lawmakers’ faces, as members clashed over the adoption of a report recommending candidates for the newly established Office of the Small Enterprise Ombudsperson.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
How local SMEs can leverage cross-border e-commerce opportunities
WITH cross-border transactions already accounting for approximately 31.2% of all global online sales and projected to grow 219% faster than global e-commerce as a whole through 2028, the market is expected to reach $5.06 trillion in sales within the next three years.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Real costs and implications of an unpredictable political landscape for SMEs
IN HIS SECOND of several budget speeches this year, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced two increases in the standard rate of VAT over two years, prompting businesses to spend quite a lot of time and money preparing for their impact.
4 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
A Mediterranean oasis may yet turn this cricket tragic into a golf aficionado
THROUGHOUT history, cities materialise at the nexus of geography, strategy, and vision. Few places exemplify this phenomenon as strikingly as Antalya, the jewel of Türkiye's southwestern coast, whose origins can be traced back to the ambitious vision of King Attalos II of Pergamon.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Elections prove why Trump Doctrine is on shaky ground
It is for the world to say that we are not going down this crazy route and downward spiral
5 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Amakhosi's time to deliver as Sea Robbers seek Cup record
KAIZER Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze says it’s time for Amakhosi to deliver, as they prepare to face Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 pm.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Our paths crossed many times with Dan Pillay, a double, triple agent
I FIRST met Dan Pillay when he was part of the Security Branch of the South African Police that came to arrest me in June 1985. His continued duties for the Security Branch brought him into contact with me during my time in jail.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Concourt ruling protects citizenship
THE Constitutional Court ruled in favour of an application by the DA to secure the citizenship of South Africans with dual nationality.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Dan Pillay: ANC underground operative aka the Nightingale
IN LATE 1985, an Indian gentleman met me at the reception of La Mercy Beach Hotel in Tongaat, and asked if he could use the hotel call box. He further requested some change. I referred him to the reception staff, not realising that he would become someone important in our lives.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Suspect in missing journalist case was a witness
NATIONAL commissioner of police General Fannie Masemola has revealed that one of the suspects arrested for the disappearance of Pretoria-based radio journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Precious Mdhluli, was initially a key witness who seemed to be helping police investigators.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Firwood Bowling Club hosts successful Newbies tournament for novice bowlers
ON Saturday May 3, Firwood Bowling Club rolled out the welcome mat for fresh talent as they hosted the monthly Newbies tournament—a competition dedicated exclusively to bowlers with four official years or less on the greens.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Flick fumes over refereeing decisions
BARCELONA manager Hansi Flick was upset over several refereeing decisions in his side's 4-3 loss at Inter Milan that stopped the Catalans reaching their first Champions League final in a decade after an extra-time goal by home substitute Davide Frattesi.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Tobacco town thrives as China struggles to kick the habit
VISITORS mill around a bright red hilltop pagoda in southwestern China, gazing down at a sprawling cigarette factory whose deadly output has put an otherwise unremarkable city on the map.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Sharks must move on from playing rugby without the ball against Ospreys – Mongalo
THE Sharks recently won two crucial games overseas because of their never-say-die defence, and when they add fluidity on attack, they will be a tough team to beat.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
How childhood diet may lead to a rise in bowel cancer in young adults
NEW evidence suggests that what we eat in childhood — particularly diets high in sugar and ultra-processed foods — may cause serious health issues decades later, including colorectal (bowel) cancer.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
We probably didn't bowl our best, says Tryon after determined batting
LOSING three consecutive matches is never a good look for any team; however, perhaps in this case, the Proteas women's team could accept it as a learning curve.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Fuel price decrease brings relief to South African households and businesses
THE agriculture sector, alongside economists and trade unions, have expressed optimism following the recent announcement of a fuel price decrease in South Africa.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
IDPs should shape an economically enabled environment
SOUTH Africa's municipal planning season is in full stretch as local governments carve out their respective development plans for 2025/2026.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
MTN Uganda reports strong first quarter performance amid regulatory changes
MTN Uganda navigated changes in the regulatory environment in the first quarter to end-March and it remains on track to meet medium-term guidance, the CEO Sylvia Mulinge said Wednesday.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Ramaphosa must justify signing NHI Bill
THE North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has delivered a landmark ruling regarding President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law, finding that it is subject to judicial review.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
SA's M&A landscape sees renewal as capital markets rebound
SOUTH Africa's mergers and acquisitions landscape (M&A) is being shaped up by cross-border consolidation, portfolio optimisation by multinational corporations, and renewed private equity interest at a time there is fresh impetus across the African continent's capital markets.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Chiefs fresher legs a key advantage over Pirates form, Ncikazi
ORLANDO Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has dismissed suggestions that his side are favourites heading into the Nedbank Cup final against Kaizer Chiefs, pointing instead to the Soweto rivals’ pedigree in the competition and their fresher legs as key advantages.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
New evidence challenges narrative of Albert Luthuli's death
INQUEST
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Daybreak Foods seeks PIC approval for business rescue as financial crisis escalates
DAYBREAK Foods has initiated a search for the Public Investment Corporation's (PIC) approval to enter Business Rescue, a decision prompted by mounting financial difficulties which have been exacerbated by a shocking culling of underfed poultry and protests from employees demanding their overdue salaries.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
CITY FACES SCRUTINY OVER FUEL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
THE eThekwini Municipality's fuel consumption bill was scrutinised at an Executive Committee (Exco) meeting this week, revealing R86 million spent in the first three months of 2025.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Bid to get Go! Durban project moving
Parliamentary intervention aims to resolve dispute between taxi operators and City
3 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
No ruling yet in Employment Equity case
LEGAL CHALLENGE
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Mercury
Durban City on the brink of PSL promotion with a game in hand
WITH the Motsepe Foundation Championship title race set to go down to the wire, we take a look at the key run-in fixtures for the leading contenders as the season nears its dramatic conclusion
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