DA committed to cabinet negotiations, ANC says talks 'almost done' 
By: Reuters 28th June 2024 The Democratic Alliance is committed to working out a deal over posts in President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet, a party source close to the talks... →
Parliament joint sitting to be held on July 18
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th June 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday the Opening of Parliament being held on July 18 is a fitting tribute to former President Nelson Mandela,... →
After dramatic tax win, Kenyan protesters plot next moves
By: Reuters 28th June 2024 After their stunning success forcing the government to shelve $2.7-billion in tax hikes, young Kenyan activists are setting their sights higher,... →
Despite big obstacles, AfCFTA viewed as key to weaving new trade and industrial tapestry
By: Martin Zhuwakinyu 28th June 2024 In the grand tapestry of international commerce, Africa’s 55 nations have stood as individual threads rather than a unified fabric of economic... →
Ramaphosa mourns passing of SANDF soldiers in DRC
By: Thabi Shomolekae 27th June 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday he was saddened by the death of two soldiers and by the injuries sustained by 20 others in a mortar... →
Kenyan police face off against protesters day after president's tax climbdown
By: Reuters 27th June 2024 Kenyan police fired teargas at dozens of protesters and blocked off streets leading to the presidential palace on Thursday as small demonstrations... →
ISS urges GNU Cabinet to prioritise policing reforms
By: Thabi Shomolekae 27th June 2024 Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s much anticipated Cabinet announcement, the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) called on the Government of... →
Congo authorities approve mpox vaccines to try to contain outbreak
By: Reuters 27th June 2024 Authorities in the Democratic of Congo have approved the use of two mpox vaccines to try to tackle an upsurge in cases and a dangerous new strain... →
Cabinet talks stall after ANC withdraws trade offer 
By: Bloomberg 27th June 2024 Talks between South Africa’s two biggest political parties on forming a cabinet stalled after the African National Congress withdrew an offer to... →
Mining needs one-stop regulatory environment to boost growth – Minerals Council
By: Martin Creamer 27th June 2024 South African mining needs what is often referred to as a one-stop shop to ensure that an applicant is not sent from one department to the other... →
South African food inflation remained below CPI headline inflation in May
By: Rebecca Campbell 27th June 2024 In May, for the third month in a row, South African food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) inflation, hereafter to be referred to simply as food... →
Rand resumes losses as South Africa Cabinet delay fuels angst
By: Bloomberg 27th June 2024 South Africa’s currency fell the most in emerging markets Thursday, leading a selloff in the nation’s assets, amid growing anxiety over delays to... →
Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas
By: Reuters 27th June 2024 There is a realistic chance of famine in 14 areas across Sudan if the war that began in April last year escalates, data from a global hunger... →
