Cathy Buckle on 06/04/2026

The fish, the crumbs and the politicians

The author recalls a conversation with a man whose story – unlike the tranquil fishing scene – was bleak and symbolic of Zimbabwe’s politics.

C Cathy Buckle
Jack Wittels, Serene Cheong and Alex Longley, Bloomberg on 06/04/2026

A 12 000-mile journey shows the world’s scramble for diesel

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and refinery cuts force traders into costly detours, with Asia pulling cargoes away from already tight European markets.

J Jack Wittels, Serene Cheong and Alex Longley, Bloomberg
James Vos on 05/04/2026

Who really powers Cape Town’s call centre boom?

Local communities are the engine behind the city's BPO success – and the numbers prove it, says Cape Town mayoral committee member for economic growth, James Vos.

J James Vos