World Hong Kong scraps one of world’s last Covid mask mandates Hong Kong – Hongkongers will finally be able to leave home without a face mask from Wednesday, nearly 1... Read more 28 Feb, 2023
Countries South Africa army defends controversial naval drills with Russia Richards Bay – South Africa’s military on Wednesday defended its decision to host controversial naval exercises jointly staged with... Read more 23 Feb, 2023
World Taiwan ‘to bolster’ military ties with United States Taipei – Taiwan will boost military exchanges with the United States to curb “authoritarian expansionism”, President Tsai Ing-wen said... Read more 21 Feb, 2023
Countries South Africa’s navy stages exercises with China, Russia Johannesburg – South Africa was on Friday due to embark on a 10-day routine joint military exercise with Russia... Read more 17 Feb, 2023
World Hundreds protest in China over health insurance reforms Beijing – Hundreds of retirees staged protests in the Chinese cities of Wuhan and Dalian on Wednesday against reforms... Read more 15 Feb, 2023
Countries Russian frigate docks in South Africa ahead of military drills Cape Town – A Russian military frigate docked in Cape Town harbour on Monday ahead of controversial military drills... Read more 14 Feb, 2023
World US President Joe Biden says US not seeking conflict with China, despite balloon flap Washington – President Joe Biden said on Wednesday the United States is not looking for conflict with China despite... Read more 9 Feb, 2023
Business China’s demand for Africa’s donkeys is rising. Why it’s time to control the trade Lauren Johnston, South African Institute of International Affairs In recent years, there’s been a huge, rising demand for donkey... Read more 7 Feb, 2023
Countries Chinese national killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region Nairobi – A Chinese national was killed in Ethiopia’s restive Oromia region, Beijing’s embassy in Addis Ababa said on... Read more 1 Feb, 2023
Business Uganda issues licence for $3.5 billion oil pipeline Kampala – Uganda has issued a licence for the construction of a controversial $3.5 billion pipeline set to carry... Read more 21 Jan, 2023