World China says will ‘fight to the end’ in US trade war Beijing – China said Tuesday it was ready to “fight to the end” in a trade war with the... Read more yesterday
World Trump announces steep new tariffs, reviving trade war Washington – US President Donald Trump announced Thursday punishing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furniture,... Read more 26 Sep
Business WATCH | Economy collapsing, crime rising — former Eskom CEO de Ruyter hits out at govt failures Cape Town – Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has warned that South Africa is facing a severe crisis,... Read more 16 Sep
Business WATCH | Ramaphosa claps back at Malema — ‘we won’t bow to Trump’ Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected claims of appeasing the US over tariffs, emphasising engagement over retaliation.... Read more 10 Sep
Business SARS to tax influencers — freebies, trips and products all count as income Cape Town – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that social media influencers will be taxed and... Read more 9 Sep
Botswana Qatar’s billionaire Sheikh swoops in — $70bn to boost southern Africa Johannesburg – Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding has pledged $70 billion in investments across four southern Africa countries in... Read more 31 Aug
Countries SA must scrap BEE — IRR says skills, not race, hold the key to jobs Cape Town – The South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) explained that for South Africa to achieve economic... Read more 28 Aug
Business ACSA soars to R1.1bn profit — jobs, investments, and recovery take flight Cape Town – Airport Company South Africa (ACSA) reported a post-tax profit of R1.1 billion in its 2025 financial... Read more 26 Aug
Botswana Botswana declares public health emergency as medicines run out Gaborone – Botswana declared a public health emergency on Monday after hospitals ran out of essential medicines due to... Read more 26 Aug
World Asian markets cautious after Zelensky-Trump talks Hong Kong – Asian markets were little changed Tuesday after Wall Street treaded water and US President Donald Trump... Read more 19 Aug