International News
New trade measures reshaping export competition – Unctad
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 13th February 2026 A new report from UN Trade and Development (Unctad) examines how uneven tariff increases are affecting access to the US market and what this means... →
US to send 200 troops to Nigeria to train African nation's military
By: Reuters 11th February 2026 The United States is planning to send about 200 troops to Nigeria to train the African nation's military to fight Islamist militants, a US official... →
Looks like South African mining’s going to have great year, says Menar at Mining Indaba
By: Martin Creamer 10th February 2026 In general, if you look at the commodities produced in South Africa, we’re doing very well, and it looks like 2026 is going to be a great year.... →
US challenges Chinese control in race for African minerals
By: Reuters 10th February 2026 The US is using offtake deals and state-backed funding to compete in the short term with China in securing supplies of African copper, cobalt and... →
Better regulatory, operating mining milieu urgently needed, Indaba hears
By: Martin Creamer 9th February 2026 South Africa’s mining sector is showing the benefits of higher prices for certain commodities and record chrome and manganese exports. However, the... →
Strong multi-year commodity period on way, Minerals Council president says at Indaba 
By: Martin Creamer 9th February 2026 A strong sustained positive commodity cycle is on the way, and South Africa should go all out to take full advantage of it for the benefit of South... →
SAJFP wants S Africa to cut all ties with Israel after diplomat’s expulsion
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th February 2026 South African Jews for a Free Palestine on Friday urged the South African government to immediately sever all diplomatic ties with Israel, alleging... →
UN rights chief appeals for $400m as crises mount and funding shrinks
By: Reuters 5th February 2026 UN human rights chief Volker Turk appealed for $400-million on Thursday to address mounting human rights needs in countries such as Sudan and... →
