A malaria-free future could be on the horizon

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Investment heavyweights double down on growth after landmark Optasia listing. SA’s children are not safe, a new report demands change. And why SA firms are stepping up cyber defences amid rising global threats.

6 Nov 5AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

[TOP STORY] Fintech, AI and growth: Romeo Kumalo’s African investment thesis

‘A lot of the ventures that we are looking to back are businesses that are changing people's lives, but they are also innovating around digitisation and around financial inclusivity,’ says the co-founder of LLH Capital.

6 Nov 8AM 8 min

[TOP STORY] Shock closure of Irma Stern Museum raises heritage protection questions

‘What went wrong here is not so much the concerns about the financial model, but the fact that the public and the greater art industry weren’t taken into confidence to try and assist in finding alternative ways to keep the museum open,’ says Frank Kilbourn, chairperson of Strauss & Company.

5 Nov 7AM 6 min

New one-stop border bill aims to cut delays

Art lovers outraged over sudden Irma Stern museum closure. What’s driving SA’s tourism surge? And why salary increases in SA aren’t keeping up with life’s rising costs.

5 Nov 5AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Cabin crew lockout tests FlySafair’s resilience ahead of festive rush

‘It was important to us that we initiate this lockout in order to be able to put pressure on the situation and that we get the maximum focus on ensuring that we get this across the line as soon as possible,’ says FlySafair’s chief marketing officer, Kirby Gordon.

4 Nov 8AM 7 min

42% of South Africans gamble monthly, a rising social concern

‘No disruptions expected’, says FlySafair amidst latest cabin crew strike threat. Why removing medical aid tax credits will make private healthcare unaffordable for many. And how EdTech can sustainably improve education outcomes across the country.

4 Nov 5AM 31 min

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