August 5, 2026

Up to R13 Million to Open—but Franchise Owners Still Carry the Risk

August 5, 2026 Opening one of South Africa’s best-known fast-food franchises can cost as much as R13 million—and even that staggering investment does not guarantee the owner will make a profit. The money buys access to a recognised brand, established products, training and a business model that has already been tested. What it does not […]

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Zimbabwe under Crocodile President’s Grip Suppresses Opposition

August 5, 2026 In the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, repression reigns without end. A new political party, the Guardians of Zimbabwe (GoZ) created and led by former members of the nation’s security forces has faced scrutiny and repression by the regime of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, popularly known as “the Crocodile”. The swift and intense scrutiny carried

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