Middle East Latest: Trump postpones Iran attack amid ‘positive’ talks
Paris – Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: Trump upbeat on Iran talks US President... Read more
19 May
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
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
What’s next after US Supreme Court tariff ruling?
Washington – The Supreme Court’s striking down of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, while a relief to many, heralds... Read more
21 Feb
Nigeria investigates Temu over 12.7m users’ data
Lagos – Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into Chinese low-cost online shopping platform Temu for... Read more
18 Feb
Ramaphosa hails Agoa lifeline as SA secures US trade boost
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed South Africa’s continued participation in the African Growth and Opportunity Act... Read more
6 Feb
China throws SA a lifeline: duty-free deal set to boost exports
Johannesburg – China will allow duty-free imports of some South African products under a deal being finalised as Pretoria... Read more
5 Feb
Trade lifeline saved! US renews AGOA as African jobs hang in the balance
Paris – The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which has been renewed until the end of 2026, has provided... Read more
4 Feb
Africa’s Moment: Building Resilience in an Era of Trade Disruption
Dr Terence G. Sibiya is Group Managing Executive: Nedbank Africa Regions The world today is shaped by a series... Read more
5 Jan
WATCH | US senator brands SA ‘not a friend’ — calls for AGOA boot
Cape Town – United States legislators are increasingly questioning South Africa’s continued inclusion in the African Growth and Opportunity... Read more
11 Dec, 2025
