International News
Italy and African Development Bank sign $420 million co-financing deal
By: Reuters 5th December 2024 Italian state lender CDP and the African Development Bank signed on Thursday a co-financing deal worth 400-million euros ($420-million) to promote... →
SA will use G20 to focus on low-income countries – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed confidence in South Africa’s ability to present “the most impressive G20”, stating that under the... →
Biden's long-awaited Africa trip to tout a win against China
By: Reuters 2nd December 2024 Joe Biden headed to Angola on Sunday for a trip that will deliver on a promise to visit Africa during his presidency and focus on a major US-backed... →
South Africa takes G20 helm as polarisation complicates agenda
By: Reuters 29th November 2024 South Africa takes over the G20 presidency on Sunday, the first African country to lead the forum, though its focus on issues such as inclusive... →
Chad ends defence cooperation agreement with France
By: Reuters 29th November 2024 Chad's government has terminated a revised 2019 defence cooperation agreement with France, a statement by its foreign ministry said Thursday. The... →
Rupert says extension of US pact vital for South Africa
By: Bloomberg 29th November 2024 Johann Rupert, chairperson and founder of Richemont, said the extension of a trade pact that gives South Africa and more than 30 other nations from... →
Cities, states and regions can play a powerful role in mitigating climate change
By: Natasha Odendaal 28th November 2024 Subnational governments have a critical role to play in climate change mitigation and adaption, having already demonstrated extraordinary ambition,... →
Rich countries provide no haven from climate doom, study finds
By: Bloomberg 26th November 2024 As sovereign debt investors concerned about climate change scrutinise national responses to rising global temperatures, they’re increasingly... →