World Japan government approves $140bn stimulus Tokyo — Japan’s minority government signed off Friday on a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in... Read more 22 Nov, 2024
Countries WATCH | Gwarube denies School Nutrition Programme is cause of foodborne illnesses Cape Town — Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, dismissed the allegations that the school feeding schemes have been... Read more 22 Nov, 2024
Countries Mali junta appoints general to replace sacked civilian PM Bamako — Mali’s junta on Thursday named General Abdoulaye Maiga as the new prime minister a day after sacking... Read more 22 Nov, 2024
Countries Council approves salary hikes for Joburg councillors amid city crisis Johannesburg — The Joburg City Council has approved a salary increase for its councillors, despite facing several key issues... Read more 22 Nov, 2024
World World leaders split as ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu Paris — Israel and its allies denounced the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant Thursday for... Read more 22 Nov, 2024
Countries DIRCO welcomes arrest warrants against Netanyahu Cape Town — The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) have commended the International Criminal Court (ICC) for... Read more 22 Nov, 2024
Business SA Reserve Bank cuts interest rate to 7.75 percent Johannesburg — South Africa’s central bank on Thursday cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.75... Read more 22 Nov, 2024
Countries City Power extends hours to clear backlog of prepaid electricity meters Cape Town — City Power in Joburg has announced it will extend operating hours and suspend penalties for non-vending... Read more 22 Nov, 2024
Countries Agriculture dept to investigate Terbufos manufacturers in South Africa Cape Town — The Department of Agriculture (DoA) is set to conduct inspections into all five registered manufacturers of... Read more 22 Nov, 2024
World ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif The Hague — The International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and... Read more 21 Nov, 2024