South Africa’s Economic Health Under Scrutiny Amid Political Tensions
South Africa's economy is currently impacted by various factors including manufacturing and mining data releases, political discussions, and global market...
Year: 2025
South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S. Faces Political Isolation Amid Tensions
Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's ambassador to the U.S., is experiencing challenges in securing meetings with key officials due to his...
EU Leaders Strengthen Ties with South Africa Amidst Ukraine Focus
EU leaders will meet with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the EU-South Africa summit to strengthen ties, with a...
South Africa to Increase VAT to 16%: Key Implications and Measures
South Africa will increase its VAT by 0.5 percentage points over the next two years, reaching 16% by the 2026/27...
Syria’s Economic Challenges: Market Assessment Highlights Needs for Support and Recovery
The Norwegian Refugee Council's recent market assessment indicates that local markets in Syria are ill-equipped to absorb new workers, particularly...
China’s Lending Practices Drive Maldives Towards Economic Sovereignty Crisis
The Maldives is facing a grave debt crisis attributed to mounting external obligations mainly from China and India. The national...
Potential Adjustments to South Africa’s Budget Amid Political Opposition
South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana suggests possible adjustments to the budget following political disagreements regarding a VAT hike. The...
The Environmental Crisis in Zambia’s Copperbelt: A Wake-Up Call for Reform
The Copperbelt Province of Zambia faces significant environmental challenges due to mining activities, highlighted by a major contamination incident in...
Analysis of Pakistani Player Absence in The Hundred 2025 Draft
The player draft for The Hundred 2025 saw no Pakistani player picked, raising concerns about representation in international leagues. Factors...
DRC and M23 Rebels Scheduled for Peace Negotiations in Angola
The DRC and M23 rebels will begin direct peace negotiations on March 18 in Angola. The discussions aim to address...
