South Africa gets new Communications Minister
By: Natasha Odendaal 1st July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Democratic Alliance’s Solly Malatsi as Communications and Digital Technologies Minister as the... →
Business welcomes finalisation of Cabinet, highlights focus areas for economic growth
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 1st July 2024 Business organisations have responded to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a final agreement for a Government of National Unity (GNU) and... →
DA commits to rebuild govt institutions under custodianship – John Steenhuisen 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 1st July 2024 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said on Monday his party is pleased that the Cabinet negotiations reaffirmed the agreed-upon... →
Opposition parties disappointed with Cabinet enlargement
By: Thabi Shomolekae 1st July 2024 Political parties have expressed disappointment with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move to enlarge his Cabinet, after promising to significantly... →
Kenya protests expose jet-setting Ruto's neglect of discontent at home
By: Reuters 1st July 2024 In the two years since he was elected, Kenya's President William Ruto has wowed global climate activists under the Eiffel Tower, brushed shoulders... →
South Africa opposition makes debut in Ramaphosa’s unity Cabinet
By: Bloomberg 30th June 2024 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new Cabinet, allocating ministerial posts to opposition politicians while retaining close... →
Nigeria's northeast risks mass hunger as UN funding dwindles
By: Reuters 28th June 2024 The United Nations humanitarian agency is struggling to secure funding to combat severe food insecurity in Nigeria's insurgency-hit northeast,... →
Xi calls for Global South to play bigger role on world stage
By: Bloomberg 28th June 2024 Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for the Global South to have a greater say in international affairs, stepping up his efforts to challenge the... →
Zimbabwe consumer prices steady in June as ZiG tames inflation
By: Reuters 28th June 2024 Zimbabwe’s monthly consumer prices were unchanged as the nation’s stable bullion-backed currency helped put a lid on inflation. The consumer price... →
South Africa nears completion of new government; Rand rallies
By: Bloomberg 28th June 2024 South Africa is close to concluding discussions on forming a new government, the African National Congress said. The rand jumped. “Almost done with... →
27 State capture suspects arrested – Godfrey Lebeya
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th June 2024 The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation national head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya assured on Friday that the State Capture National... →
Kenya's tax-bill turmoil complicates IMF cash, could boost borrowing costs
By: Reuters 28th June 2024 The violent unrest that forced Kenya's president to withdraw support for a finance bill has left the country's efforts to meet International... →
South Africa will be well represented at Shanghai Platinum Week, Minerals Council assures
By: Martin Creamer 28th June 2024 South Africa will be well represented at the upcoming Shanghai Platinum Week 2024, which takes place from July 8 to 11, Minerals Council South... →
