International News
AfDB, Pandemic Fund seek to leverage resources for pandemic preparedness
By: Schalk Burger 28th February 2025 Development finance institution (DFI) the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has signed an agreement to become an implementing entity of the... →
G20 finance meeting ends without consensus or communique
By: Reuters 28th February 2025 South Africa voiced dismay on Thursday that Group of 20 talks it hosted on global economic issues ended without consensus, after top officials from... →
South Africa seeks ‘meaningful deal’ with US amid strained ties 
By: Bloomberg 27th February 2025 South Africa wants to reach a broad-ranging agreement with the US on diplomacy and trade amid strained ties between the two nations, President... →
If US passes Bill to review relations with SA, it will be ANC’s fault – Solidarity Movement
By: Sashnee Moodley 27th February 2025 Following discussions with representatives in the US, the Solidarity Movement has issued a warning to the South African government that a Bill is... →
Absences and disputes mar G20 finance chiefs' talks
By: Reuters 26th February 2025 A number of finance ministers skipped a gathering of the Group of 20 top economies in South Africa on Wednesday, and other top officials curtailed... →
Trump ends US initiative to boost electricity access in Africa
By: Bloomberg 26th February 2025 A US initiative to increase electricity supply in Africa has been dismantled by the Trump administration after more than a decade of work,... →
Erosion of multilateralism a threat to global growth, stability – Ramaphosa
By: Sashnee Moodley 26th February 2025 “At this time of global uncertainty and escalating tension, it is now more important than ever that the members of the G20 work together.” This was... →
G20 finance ministers, central bankers to meet amid fractious geopolitics
By: Reuters 26th February 2025 Finance ministers and central bankers from the G20 top economies gather in South Africa on Wednesday and Thursday, for a meeting marred by the... →
