International News
Brics stalls decision on whether to admit Turkey as full member
By: Reuters 13th November 2024 Turkey has been invited to become a partner of the Brics group of emerging-market powers, short of its expectation that it would be granted full... →
Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says
By: Reuters 13th November 2024 Global carbon dioxide emissions, including those from burning fossil fuels, are set to hit a record high this year, pulling the world further off... →
South African rand hits three-month low as markets ponder Trump policies 
By: Reuters 12th November 2024 South Africa's rand hit a three-month low on Tuesday, hurt by a stronger dollar and weaker gold prices, as markets grappled with what another... →
Trump inherits waning US strength in Africa
By: Reuters 11th November 2024 A decline in US influence in Africa means US President-elect Donald Trump's administration will have to grapple with blind spots in its... →
South Africa concerned Trump election will impact climate talks 
By: Reuters 8th November 2024 South Africa is concerned by the impact Donald Trump's election as the next president of the United States may have on talks to tackle climate... →
AFD sees others adding to $432m South Africa climate loan
By: Bloomberg 8th November 2024 The head of France’s state development bank expects other development finance institutions to add to a €400-million ($432-million) climate loan for... →
Ramaphosa congratulates Trump on re-election, Mashaba stresses maintaining relations 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday congratulated former US President Donald Trump on his re-election as the President, saying South Africa... →
Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback 
By: Reuters 6th November 2024 Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in a new... →