SA Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago, Managing Director of IMF news Kristalina Georgieva and Fianance Minister Enoch Godongwana. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian In a unanimous decision, the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee has cut the country's interest rates by 25 basis points, taking the repo rate to 6.75% and the prime lending rate to 10.25%. This move is expected to provide relief to borrowers and stimulate economic growth. SAR

Mary de Haas, a retired senior lecture. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian In a scene straight out of a satirical comedy, Mary de Haas, a retired senior lecturer, took center stage at the parliamentary ad hoc committee, claiming to have insider information on the disbandment of the political killings task team. But, as it turns out, she's not even a professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), where she's been touting an honorary research fellow title. UKZN ha

President Samia Suluhu Hassan. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Tanzania is reeling from its worst post-election violence in decades, with reports of hundreds killed and over 200 arrested for treason. The protests, sparked by President Samia Suluhu Hassan's disputed re-election, have left a trail of destruction and raised concerns about the country's stability. According to reports, the death toll varies, with some sources claiming around 700 people were killed, whi

By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian The ZB Soul Session is happening on November 30, 2025, at Mohwiti Eating House in Mokoting Lebowakgomo Complex, Zone A, and it's going to be an epic event! Here's what's in store: - Free Entrance : Yes, you heard it right, entrance is FREE! - Top DJs : Bandox, SDK, John Buller, and Solomon will be taking care of the beats, ensuring an unforgettable experience. - No Cooler Box Allowed : Leave the coolers at home, as they're not permit

By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief of The Azanian The ZB Soul Session is happening on November 30, 2025, at Mohwiti Eating House in Mokoting Lebowakgomo Complex, Zone A, and it's going to be an epic event! Here's what's in store: - Free Entrance : Yes, you heard it right, entrance is FREE! - Top DJs : Bandox, SDK, John Buller, and Solomon will be taking care of the beats, ensuring an unforgettable experience. - No Cooler Box Allowed : Leave the coolers at home, as they're not perm

The Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality, Cllr Makoro John Mpe. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian Polokwane, South Africa - The Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality, Cllr Makoro John Mpe, has launched a game-changing Smart Revenue Recovery, Enhancement and Digitization Programme, marking a significant milestone in the city's journey towards modernization. The programme, which involves the installation of 50,000 smart meters across Polokwane, Seshego, and Ma