World Bank preparing $3bn emergency aid package for Ukraine
Washington – The World Bank announced on Tuesday that it is preparing a $3 billion aid package for war-torn Ukraine,... Read more
2 Mar, 2022
Poorer nations need $60bn a year to protect nature, NGOs say
Nairobi – Wealthy countries should provide at least $60 billion every year to the world’s poorest nations to combat biodiversity... Read more
1 Mar, 2022
Fuel price increase set for Wednesday
Cape Town – The Department of Mineral resources and Energy on Saturday published the latest fuel adjustments, and the... Read more
28 Feb, 2022
Algeria say ready to supply EU with extra gas amid Ukraine crisis
Algiers – Algeria’s state energy firm is ready to supply Europe with more gas in view of a possible... Read more
27 Feb, 2022
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
