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UN-backed experts call for shift beyond GDP to measure real progress

Top finance and development experts are meeting in Geneva this week to push for a fundamental rethink of how economic growth and progress are measured, amid mounting concern that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) offers little insight into sustainability, inequality and human wellbeing.

Wildlife attacks in Zimbabwe claim over 60 lives in 2025

Zimbabwe saw a significant rise in deadly wildlife encounters last year

SA’s Madlanga Commission to resume hearings on January 26

Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in SA will resume its proceedings on Monday, January 26

SA urged to save water as losses reach 37% daily

SA is facing a growing water challenge

CAF to investigate post-match violence at Africa Cup of Nations

Violent confrontations at the conclusion of two of the AFCON quarter-finals at the weekend are to be investigated

SA’s IEB matric class of 2025 achieves 98.31% pass rate

IEB has praised the matriculants of 2025 after the class achieved an impressive overall pass rate of 98.31%