Iran signals it will hit US, Israeli economic and tech targets
Tehran – Iran’s military vowed on Wednesday to launch strikes against US and Israeli economic interests in the region,... Read more
12 Mar
SA’s economy grows 1.1% in 2025 as finance and agriculture Lead
Cape Town – South Africa’s economy recorded modest growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product... Read more
10 Mar
Ramaphosa invites Brazilian investors as he pushes stronger trade ties
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger trade and investment ties between South Africa and Brazil,... Read more
10 Mar
Sisi says Egypt in ‘state of near-emergency’ as war threatens economy
Cairo – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Thursday his country was in an economic “state of near-emergency” as... Read more
6 Mar
Africa ‘exposed’ as Middle East war threatens security and economy
Nairobi – Africa hosts military bases within reach of Iranian missiles and is feeling the impact of rising oil... Read more
5 Mar
South Africa’s economy is picking up, but hasn’t reached a turning point yet – economist
Andrew Robert Donaldson, University of Cape Town In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25... Read more
4 Mar
Why surging oil prices are a shock for the global economy – but not yet a crisis
Stella Huangfu, University of Sydney Global oil markets have reacted swiftly to escalating tensions in the Middle East as... Read more
3 Mar
‘ECONOMIC RECOVERY HAS BEGUN!’ – Ramaphosa hails budget turnaround
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 2026 national budget marks a decisive step in accelerating South Africa’s... Read more
2 Mar
WATCH LIVE | Godongwana’s 2026 budget reveal
Cape Town – All eyes are on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana this afternoon as he delivers a crucial Budget... Read more
25 Feb
Africa’s trade blocs were designed to unite the continent: four reasons they haven’t delivered
Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, Tufts University In a rapidly fracturing world, regional integration could be a source of resilience for... Read more
23 Feb
