China’s economy grows 5.2% on trade war truce
Beijing – China’s economy expanded more than five percent in the second quarter, official data showed Tuesday, buoyed by strong... Read more
15 Jul
Trump’s tariff tsunami: Ramaphosa fights to save SA citrus and auto jobs
Johannesburg – South Africa will pursue a trade deal with the United States, the presidency said on Tuesday, after... Read more
9 Jul
BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs, condemn strikes on Iran
Rio de Janeiro – BRICS leaders at a summit on Sunday took aim at US President Donald Trump’s “indiscriminate”... Read more
7 Jul
DEAL OR PAIN! – World races to escape Trump’s tariff hammer
Washington – A week before US President Donald Trump reimposes steep tariffs on dozens of economies, including the EU... Read more
2 Jul
‘WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!’ — 100% tariff shock rocks Hollywood
Washington – US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was ordering new tariffs on all films made outside... Read more
5 May
No more global unity? – IMF chief says ‘get used to it’
Washington – Countries have no choice but to “make the best” of the fragmentation of the global economy by... Read more
20 Apr
Lesotho grants licence to Musk’s Starlink
Maseru – Lesotho on Monday granted a licence to tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, hours after... Read more
15 Apr
Trump’s tech retreat!
Washington – The Trump administration has exempted a raft of consumer electronics from its punishing import tariffs – offering... Read more
13 Apr
TRUMP TARIFF TREMOR: AfDB chief warns of ‘shock waves’ across Africa
Abuja – An onslaught of tariffs by the United States will send “shock waves” through African economies, the president... Read more
12 Apr
Agoa in limbo: 90-day pause won’t save SA cars & Lesotho jeans
Johannesburg – Washington’s 90-day pause on higher tariffs is of little comfort to southern African economies facing the collapse... Read more
12 Apr
