Business

‘They can’t even explain it!’ – Ramaphosa slams BEE critics

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected criticism that South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy hinders economic... Read more

7 Jun

Business

SA ranks worst in G20 joblessness

Johannesburg – Ongoing economic reforms in South Africa should boost growth but more efforts are needed to create jobs... Read more

5 Jun

Business

WATCH | ‘SA is tough but still the land of opportunity’ – Business titan Paul Harris

Cape Town – Renowned South African businessman Paul Harris has expressed optimism about South Africa despite its serious challenges.... Read more

4 Jun

World

Asian markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks

Hong Kong – Asian stocks rallied Tuesday as investors kept tabs on developments in the China-US trade war amid... Read more

3 Jun

World

China ‘firmly rejects’ US claim that it violated tariff deal

Beijing – China said Monday it “firmly rejects” US claims that it had violated a sweeping tariffs deal, as... Read more

2 Jun

World

Trump tariffs stay in place for now after appellate ruling

Washington – US President Donald Trump celebrated a temporary reprieve for his aggressive tariff strategy on Thursday, with an... Read more

30 May

Business

South Africa cuts key rate on stable currency

Johannesburg – South Africa’s central bank trimmed its main lending rate on Thursday, easing monetary policy to support a... Read more

29 May

Countries

Zimbabwe’s farmers push on as land grab compensation flounders

Kwekwe – In a field of paprika plants in the heart of Zimbabwe, fourth-generation farmer Daniel Burger and relative newcomer... Read more

29 May

Cȏte d'Ivoire

Africa’s next ‘super banker’: Who is running?

Abidjan – Five candidates are in the running to succeed Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina as president of the African Development... Read more

29 May

Countries

Sudan cholera outbreak kills 172 in one week

Port Sudan – Sudan’s health ministry reported on Tuesday a spike in cholera cases in the war-torn country, with 2,700... Read more

28 May