International News
EU pledges Egypt 1-billion euros in financial aid
By: Reuters 12th April 2024 The EU on Friday said it would provide Egypt with 1-billion euros in short-term financial aid to help stabilise the country's economy. Egypt agreed... →
Multilateral development banks still need work on implementing reforms, group says
By: Reuters 11th April 2024 The World Bank and six other multilateral banks have made good progress in integrating global challenges like climate change into their agendas,... →
Successful DA case for more voting stations abroad an 'enormous victory' – Helen Zille
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th April 2024 The Democratic Alliance has won its case against the Independent Electoral Commission to ensure there are more voting stations abroad ahead of the... →
March marks yet another record in global heat
By: Reuters 9th April 2024 The world just experienced its warmest March on record, capping a 10-month streak in which every month set a new temperature record, the European... →
World cannot ignore atrocities in Gaza as it did the Rwandan genocide – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th April 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that with the advent of 24 hour news, the proliferation of social and community media and the speed with... →
China invites Uganda's energy minister for talks on pipeline financing
By: Reuters 5th April 2024 China has invited Uganda's energy minister to Beijing to discuss the East African country's $5-billion crude oil pipeline, Uganda's presidency said... →
China could drive Africa's renewable energy revolution, report says
By: Reuters 2nd April 2024 China has a unique opportunity to drive forward an energy revolution in Africa, but it must first reverse nearly two decades of neglect of green... →
Brics development bank aims to make $5bn in loans in 2024
By: Reuters 26th March 2024 The New Development Bank (NDB), set up by the Brics group of emerging economies, aims to make about $5-billion in loans this year, its vice... →