International News
World rankings again recognise UCT as top university in Africa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th September 2023 The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the top university on the continent in this year’s World University Rankings, after moving up 24 places... →
Chinese loans to Africa plummet to near two-decade low - study
By: Reuters 19th September 2023 Chinese sovereign lending to Africa fell below $1 billion last year - the lowest level in nearly two decades - underscoring Beijing's shift away... →
US-South Africa hold trade, investment dialogue to deepen bilateral business ties
By: Schalk Burger 19th September 2023 The US-South Africa Trade and Investment Executive Dialogue on September 18 built on partnership efforts and saw the launch of a yearly US-South... →
Gov't desire for economic control has led to further decline in SA’s economic freedom – report 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th September 2023 Think tank Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara has blamed South Africa’s consistent decline in economic freedom on government’s “unabated,... →
China, Zambia upgrade ties, focus on key economic sectors
By: Reuters 15th September 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday China supports Zambia in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and development interests,... →
Lula backs off pledge Putin won’t be arrested if he visits
By: Bloomberg 11th September 2023 President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva backed off a pledge that Russian leader Vladimir Putin would be safe to travel to next year’s Group of 20... →
Do your best and make us proud, Bokke! – Zizi Kodwa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th September 2023 Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa on Friday reiterated his call for a permanent solution for broadcasting rights, saying the sports... →
World losing race to meet climate goals, COP28 president says
By: Reuters 5th September 2023 The world is losing the race to meet its climate change goals, the president of the upcoming COP28 summit said on Tuesday, as African leaders... →
