International News
Brics development bank aims to make $5bn in loans in 2024
By: Reuters 26th March 2024 The New Development Bank (NDB), set up by the Brics group of emerging economies, aims to make about $5-billion in loans this year, its vice... →
South Africa works to build US ties as lawmakers urge review
By: Bloomberg 25th March 2024 South Africa’s government moved to reaffirm ties with the US as lawmakers in Washington discuss a bill that seeks to review the bilateral... →
Britain agrees $100-million trade finance to boost Africa food security
By: Reuters 25th March 2024 Development lender British International Investment said on Monday it had agreed a $100-million finance facility with the Eastern and Southern... →
US gets 'mixed signals' from Niger on future of US troops, US general says
By: Reuters 20th March 2024 The United States has received "mixed signals" from Niger following the ruling junta's weekend announcement that it had revoked an accord allowing... →
Egypt: US should make clear to Israel consequences of Rafah operation
By: Reuters 18th March 2024 Egypt's foreign minister said on Monday the US should make clear to Israel what the consequences of a military push into the south Gaza city of... →
US Treasury’s Adeyemo says he’s more bullish on South Africa
By: Bloomberg 18th March 2024 Cooperation between the government and business is boosting South Africa’s prospects, despite the myriad challenges the economy faces, US Deputy... →
US Treasury's No 2 urges South Africa to boost fight against corruption
By: Reuters 13th March 2024 US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Wednesday urged South Africa to step up its battle against corruption, saying that work could help... →
Angola president to visit China, Chinese foreign ministry says
By: Reuters 12th March 2024 Angola's President Joao Lourenco will visit China from March 14 to 17, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The ministry in... →