The economic reality facing China as leaders huddle
Beijing – The top brass of China’s ruling Communist Party is gathering in Beijing this week to devise a... Read more
22 Oct, 2025
Betting fever sweeps SA: R1.5-trillion wagered as families sink in debt
Cape Town – South Africa’s gambling sector has ballooned into a national phenomenon — one that regulators, politicians and... Read more
21 Oct, 2025
Bolivia to restore US ties cut nearly two decades ago: president-elect
La Paz – Bolivia’s new pro-business president-elect vowed Monday to renew diplomatic ties with Washington as the South American... Read more
21 Oct, 2025
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
14 Oct, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
