International News
US WHO exit jeopardises Africa, says health body
By: Reuters 24th January 2025 The US plan to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) will squeeze Africa's health initiatives, the Africa Centres for Disease Control... →
One by one, world leaders in Davos fall in line in Trump era 
By: Bloomberg 23rd January 2025 He’s not showing up in person, and his video address will come as the World Economic Forum is already winding down. But Donald Trump is still what... →
South Africa not worried about relationship with US under Trump, Ramaphosa says
By: Reuters 23rd January 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that he was not worried about the country's relationship with the US under President Donald Trump.... →
WEF calls for ‘constructive optimism’ amid global tensions 
By: Darren Parker 22nd January 2025 Addressing a gathering of global leaders on January 21, World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and chairperson Klaus Schwab called on the global... →
Zimbabwe fears US withdrawal from WHO will hit HIV/AIDS programmes
By: Reuters 22nd January 2025 Zimbabwe's finance minister expressed concern on Wednesday that a US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) will lead to aid cuts to... →
Unctad says mixed foreign direct investment activity in 2024 shows shifting dynamics
By: Marleny Arnoldi 22nd January 2025 Foreign direct investment (FDI) globally grew by 11% to $1.4-trillion last year, but contracted by 8% when excluding flows through European conduit... →
Partnership between govt, business unblocking impediments to inclusive growth – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th January 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with all social partners in pursuit of inclusive... →
World Bank says developing economies face toughest growth conditions since 2000
By: Marleny Arnoldi 17th January 2025 The World Bank’s latest ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report states that developing economies are projected to finish the first quarter with the... →
