International News
Portugal must 'pay costs' of slavery and colonial crimes, president says
By: Reuters 24th April 2024 Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said late on Tuesday that Portugal was responsible for crimes committed during transatlantic slavery... →
Unctad calls for innovative investment strategies as global crises fracture foreign investment
By: Sabrina Jardim 23rd April 2024 Amid the complex landscape of global foreign direct investment (FDI), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) has called... →
'No ifs, no buts', UK's Sunak promises to start Rwanda flights
By: Reuters 22nd April 2024 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday the first flight carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda would leave in 10-12 weeks, as he set out... →
South Sudan at a crucial point towards consolidating democracy – Ramaphosa 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 22nd April 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that South Sudan is now at a crucial point in its journey towards consolidating democracy, saying... →
Risk sensitive South African rand weakens as geopolitical tensions bite
By: Reuters 19th April 2024 South Africa's rand weakened in volatile trading early on Friday, as reports of an Israeli attack on Iran sapped risk sentiment and sent currency... →
US bars four former Malawi officials over corruption, State Department says
By: Reuters 17th April 2024 The United States has barred four former officials of the Malawi government from entry because of their involvement in significant corruption, the... →
PSA slams govt for hiring Cuban doctors amid employment crisis in SA 
17th April 2024 Trade union, the Public Servants Association is calling out government for the continued employment of Cuban doctors while South Africa faces high... →
Wind industry achieves record year, but more work required to reach renewables target
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 17th April 2024 The global wind industry installed a record 117 GW of new capacity in 2023, making it the best year ever for new wind energy, the Global Wind... →
