economy

Trump’s tariff pause gives market relief, but China trade war intensifies

Washington – US President Donald Trump abruptly paused tariffs on most countries, sparking euphoria on global markets Thursday, but... Read more

10 Apr

Washington – Billionaire Elon Musk blasted President Donald Trump’s senior trade advisor Peter Navarro as “truly a moron” and... Read more

9 Apr

Washington – US President Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs on dozens of economies came into force Wednesday, including over 100 percent... Read more

9 Apr

Beijing – China vowed on Tuesday to “fight to the end” against fresh tariffs of 50 percent threatened by... Read more

8 Apr

Cape Town – Renowned economist Dawie Roodt has cautioned South Africans against making hasty financial decisions, such as selling... Read more

8 Apr

Cape Town – The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus), the fourth-largest party in the Government of National Unity (GNU),... Read more

7 Apr

Hong Kong – Asian and European equities collapsed on a black Monday for markets after China hammered the United... Read more

7 Apr

Cape Town – Parliament on Wednesday adopted a budget framework after a stormy session with the main coalition partner... Read more

3 Apr

Cape Town – South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has reiterated his call to lower the country’s inflation... Read more

28 Mar

Maseru – In a sweltering factory in Lesotho, rows of workers hunch over thrumming sewing machines churning out piles... Read more

27 Mar