International News
Israel says South Africa exploiting World Court on behalf of Hamas 
By: Reuters 7th March 2024 Israel on Thursday accused South Africa of exploiting the International Court of Justice to help the Islamist militant group Hamas by again... →
World Bank is supporting the rollout of distributed renewable energy in Africa, globally
By: Rebecca Campbell 6th March 2024 Distributed renewable energy (DRE) is going to be essential to achieve the goal of universal access to energy by 2030, both in Africa and globally.... →
Fractures in global trade deepen as WTO musters only a small win
By: Bloomberg 4th March 2024 The World Trade Organization’s ability to tear down barriers to commerce, ensure stability through global accords and enforce the rules came under... →
India, South Africa block major investment deal at WTO talks
By: Reuters 29th February 2024 India and South Africa have filed a formal objection against an investment agreement at a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Abu Dhabi,... →
South Africa, Germany sign agreement on labour issues
By: Rebecca Campbell 28th February 2024 The South African Department of Employment and Labour announced on Wednesday that it had signed a Joint Declaration of Interest (JDI) with... →
WTO seeks modest outcomes in Abu Dhabi at 'critical juncture' for global trade
By: Reuters 26th February 2024 Trade ministers from nearly every country in the world gathered in Abu Dhabi on Monday for a World Trade Organization meeting that aims to set new... →
Global unrest fuelling shipping costs, consumers to feel it within a year – Unctad
By: Irma Venter 23rd February 2024 The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) estimates that transits passing through the Suez Canal have decreased by 42%... →
Lula plans to meet with Putin at Brics Summit in October
By: Bloomberg 23rd February 2024 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in October when the two leaders attend the... →
