International News
Academic says South Africa should not hand over G20 presidency to the US 
By: Darren Parker 21st November 2025 South Africa should not hand the G20 presidency over to the US, Columbia University Center for Sustainable Development director Jeffrey Sachs has... →
S&P rejects Africa ratings bias claims: ‘No different treatment’
By: Bloomberg 21st November 2025 S&P Global Ratings pushed back against claims of bias in assessing the creditworthiness of African governments, saying all receive equal treatment.... →
China warns citizens risk becoming 'mining slaves' in Central African Republic gold rush
By: Reuters 21st November 2025 China's embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR) has warned its citizens risk becoming "mining slaves" in the politically unstable nation's... →
US considering sanctions, Pentagon engagement in plan to protect Christians in Nigeria
By: Reuters 21st November 2025 The United States is considering actions such as sanctions and Pentagon engagement on counterterrorism as part of a plan to compel the Nigerian... →
China pledges $3.5m for South Africa's HIV response
By: Reuters 20th November 2025 China has pledged $3.49-million to support HIV prevention services in South Africa over the next two years under a new partnership facilitated by... →
US excludes S Africa from ‘revolutionary’ HIV prevention meds, will only provide 300 000 doses globally
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th November 2025 Activists have sharply criticised the US government’s move to exclude South Africa from receiving HIV prevention medication Lenacapavir, and is... →
African businesses plot Trump-proof path as confidence builds
By: Bloomberg 20th November 2025 African nations are starting to adjust to Donald Trump’s new world order and investors are taking notice. Since returning to the White House in... →
China premier makes landmark Zambia trip as West vies for investment foothold
By: Reuters 19th November 2025 Zambia will host a Chinese premier for the first time in 28 years as the sub-Saharan state emerges from a financial crisis, with Beijing eager to... →
