Higher alcohol outlet density, longer trading hours and widespread unlicensed alcohol sales contribute to an increased risk of domestic conflict and violence towards women and children. This is among the key findings of a study investigating the link between alcohol availability and gender-based violence (GBV). The study – a joint project by the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) and the Wits School of Public Health – was conducted across eight communities in So

Business tourism brings embassies, businesses, buyers and investors together to advance cross-border trade August 2026 – As African businesses look beyond their domestic markets for new buyers, investors and commercial opportunities, economic diplomacy is playing an increasingly important role in helping them navigate unfamiliar markets and build relationships across borders. Business events provide a practical platform for these connections by bringing embassies, businesses,

In an effort to curb gambling addiction among students at tertiary institutions, the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the harm it causes. This nationwide initiative addresses the concerning trend of financially vulnerable students using their NSFAS allowances to fund online sports betting and digital casinos

The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) is deeply concerned about the rise in online betting among tertiary students, who are wagering state-funded bursary allowances on betting platforms. This trend is exposing financially vulnerable students to escalating debt, anxiety, and severe gambling harm, while directly undermining public investment in higher education. While South Africa lacks exhaustive national empirical data on this emerging crisis, the warning

Africa has emerged as the world's biggest hotspot for iGaming fraud, according to new research from Sumsub. The report shows the continent's fraud rate is now 66 per cent above the global average, driven by a surge in identity theft, AI-assisted fraud and increasingly sophisticated criminal networks. As online gaming adoption accelerates across Africa, operators are facing growing pressure to balance growth, customer experience and security. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the