International News
Global trade set to slow in 2026 as protectionism, fragmentation intensify, Unctad says
By: Darren Parker 16th January 2026 Global trade is expected to continue growing this year but at a slower pace after reaching a record high in 2025, as rising protectionism,... →
US accuses South Africa of cosying up to Iran with naval drills 
By: Bloomberg 16th January 2026 The US criticised South Africa for allowing Iran to participate in naval drills off the coast of Cape Town, after conflicting reports about the... →
SA urges ‘restraint’ in Iran amid violent crackdown
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th January 2026 The South African government on Thursday expressed concern at developments in Iran, urging maximum restraint from all parties. Tensions are running... →
SA can’t afford to backslide – DA
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th January 2026 Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson on Finance Dr Mark Burke on Wednesday said South Africa’s institutional infrastructure must continue to be... →
Global businesses face higher risks, risk management firms warn
By: Schalk Burger 14th January 2026 Global business leaders are facing mounting risks, as deepening geopolitical divides, along with growing technological and societal challenges, are... →
ANC welcomes SA’s removal from EU high-risk list
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th January 2026 The African National Congress views the European Union’s removal of South Africa from its list of high‑risk third country jurisdictions as a... →
DA asks Lamola to report Iran for human rights abuses
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th January 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday demanded that International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola report Iran to the United Nations... →
Davos to see record attendance, 65 heads of State – WEF
By: Schalk Burger 14th January 2026 The fifty-sixth Annual Meeting of international organisation the World Economic Forum (WEF), to be held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to... →
