West urges Libyans to keep oil firm out of politics
Tripoli – Five Western nations urged Libyans on Friday not to drag the National Oil Corporation into political disputes... Read more
26 Feb, 2022
South Africa announces hunt permits for rhino, leopards
Johannesburg – The South African government on Friday granted annual hunting and export permits for dozens of big game, including... Read more
26 Feb, 2022
African billionaire Aliko Dangote overtakes Chelsea FC owner on list of world’s richest men
Cape Town – African billionaire Aliko Dangote is reportedly now richer than popular Russian businessman and owner of Chelsea... Read more
24 Feb, 2022
Finance Minister Godongwana’s budget speech ‘a rehash of old promises’, says Cosatu
Cape Town – The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has reportedly expressed concern over Finance Minister Enoch... Read more
24 Feb, 2022
IMF reports ‘good progress’ after Tunisia bailout talks
Tunis – Tunisia and the International Monetary Fund made “good progress” in talks over a potential multi-billion-dollar bailout for the... Read more
24 Feb, 2022
Risk ‘high’ for SA’s economic recovery, says finance minister Godongwana
Cape Town – South Africa’s economic recovery – encumbered by the pandemic, riots, graft and high unemployment – will... Read more
24 Feb, 2022
Companies linked to billionaire Patrice Motsepe paid millions to SA’s major political parties, report reveals
Cape Town – South Africa’s first black billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, reportedly made the most generous donations to South Africa’s... Read more
23 Feb, 2022
EFF, Unions ‘to stage picket’ ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech
Cape Town – Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is expected to deliver his first national Budget Speech on Wednesday.... Read more
23 Feb, 2022
UK to impose sanctions on Russian banks and individuals
London – Britain will impose sanctions on five Russian banks and three “very high-net worth individuals” following the deployment of... Read more
22 Feb, 2022
Sudan slams Ethiopia move at controversial Nile dam
Khartoum – Sudan has condemned neighbouring Ethiopia for launching power generation at a controversial dam on the Blue Nile without... Read more
22 Feb, 2022
