BRICS wargames: Why they matter, why India opted out

New Delhi, India – Joint naval drills involving several members of the BRICS bloc, including China, Russia and Iran, have kicked off near South Africa’s coast with South Africa describing the manoeuvres as a vital response to rising maritime tensions globally. The weeklong Will for Peace 2026 exercises, which started on Saturday, are being led […]

47 connected individuals became multi-billionaires through BEE in mining

47 connected individuals became multi-billionaires through black economic empowerment (BEE) deals in South Africa’s mining sector. This was revealed by William Gumede, an associate professor at the University of Witwatersrand’s School of Governance. He is also the founder and executive chairperson of Democracy Works Foundation and the founder of the Institute for Social Dialogue. He […]

Magnus Heystek’s advice to anyone choosing to stay in South Africa

Brenthurst Wealth Management co-founder and director Magnus Heystek says that South Africa is a phenomenal country in many respects, but those staying should make the right choices and protect their wealth. Speaking in an interview with BizNews, Heystek said the financial strain on South Africa’s middle class has been building for years. He added that many […]

Why Are Prices In The United States Listed Without Sales Tax?

In many countries, the price listed on an item is actually the full price (as in exactly what you will pay). In the United States, however, we usually have to do some mental math or be surprised by our total at the checkout because sales tax isn’t included in the price. Why are prices in […]