South African rand weaker on Trump's changing tariff stance
South Africa's benchmark 2030 government bond was stronger in early deals on Tuesday, with the yield down 5.5 basis points to 9.09%.
By Reuters
17h ago
What is USAID? Explaining the US foreign aid agency and why Trump and Musk want to end it
Congress passed the Foreign Assistance Act and Kennedy set up USAID as an independent agency in 1961.
By AP
17h ago
Trump attack on South Africa exposes divisions over race, land
Trump’s attack was echoed by his South African-born billionaire backer Elon Musk
By Reuters
Feb. 3, 2025
South Africa's Ramaphosa to engage Trump over aid suspension
Ramaphosa signed into law a bill last month to make it easier for the state to expropriate land in the public interest, despite objections by some parties in his coalition government.
By Reuters
Feb. 3, 2025
Trump launches trade war with tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, in a post on X, said she was instructing her Economy minister to implement retaliatory tariffs but gave no details.
By Reuters
Feb. 3, 2025
Editorial Comment: Africa’s aid addiction: A crisis of dependence
The international community must also come together to condemn this aid freeze and demand that the US government reconsider its decision.
By The Standard
Feb. 2, 2025
Cuba: Domestic health funding beacon
Cuba has first-class public health and education systems built and financed by Cubans.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Feb. 1, 2025
The slide back to war: Kagame, Trump
Last June the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, said he was ready to go to war with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) if necessary.
By Gwynne Dyer
Jan. 31, 2025
Trump: Reflections on African, ethical values
His administration's initial actions and rhetoric have raised concerns not only within the US but also globally, particularly in Africa.
By Grace Chirenje
Jan. 31, 2025
