International News
Danish PM to lead IEA commission on making energy transition people-centered 
By: Terence Creamer 11th January 2021 The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced the creation of a high-level global commission, headed by Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, to... →
China says WHO expert panel on Covid will arrive on Jan 14
By: News24Wire 11th January 2021 A World Health Organization team of international experts which is investigating the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic will arrive in China on... →
Ramaphosa says PPE consignment sent to Cuba was from local donors – not the government
By: News24Wire 8th January 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government has not made any personal protective equipment donations to the government of Cuba. The president was... →
UK extends England entry ban to travellers from 11 African countries for Covid variant
By: Reuters 8th January 2021 The United Kingdom will extend a ban on travellers entering England to southern African countries in a measure to prevent the spread of a new... →
China says US facing ‘internal collapse’ after pro-Trump riot
By: News24Wire 8th January 2021 The assault on the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump reflects a failure of leadership, as well as the deep divide running through... →
Trump says focus on transfer of power after Capitol riot
By: News24Wire 8th January 2021 President Donald Trump has acknowledged that Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States and said his focus now is on a peaceful... →
US Congress certifies Joe Biden as next president, Harris as VP
By: News24Wire 7th January 2021 After a chaotic day of protest and violence, Congress has certified Democrats Joe Biden as the next president and Kamala Harris as vice president... →
Major US business group urges Pence, cabinet to remove Trump
By: News24Wire 7th January 2021 The head of a significant United States business group that represents 14 000 companies including Exxon Mobil Corp, Pfizer Inc and Toyota Motor... →