International News
Trump sets Aug 1 start for tariffs ahead of Wednesday deadline
By: Bloomberg 7th July 2025 US President Donald Trump plans to announce trade deals and deliver tariff warnings on Monday, as countries negotiated through the weekend to avoid... →
South Africa says it is not anti-American after Trump's Brics tariff threat 
By: Reuters 7th July 2025 South Africa is not anti-American and still wants to negotiate a trade deal with the United States, a trade ministry spokesperson said, after US... →
Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil
By: Reuters 7th July 2025 President Donald Trump said the US will impose an additional 10% tariff on any countries aligning themselves with the "Anti-American policies" of... →
Trump tariffs sour the fortunes of South Africa’s citrus farmers
By: Bloomberg 7th July 2025 Walk down the aisles of a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market in the US, and chances are many of the piles of oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit... →
SA, Austria sign MoU on cooperation in technical and vocational education and training
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th July 2025 South Africa and Austria on Friday signed two memoranda of understanding, which President Cyril Ramaphosa said will support South Africa’s efforts... →
Ramaphosa welcomes Austrian President, cites economic opportunities
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th July 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said that as South Africa strives to achieve energy security through investment in renewable and other clean energy, it... →
Trump to host five African leaders next week to discuss 'commercial opportunities'
By: Reuters 3rd July 2025 US President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss "commercial opportunities," a White House... →
World Bank warns of deepening poverty in conflict-hit economies
By: Darren Parker 27th June 2025 Conflict and instability are taking a toll on 39 affected economies, driving extreme poverty faster than anywhere else, worsening acute hunger, and... →
