The ageing war veteran standing up to Zimbabwe's president

AFP|Published 1 day ago

Blessed Geza, also known as "Bombshell", is attracting a healthy following via straight-talking online pronouncements that are introduced with a Maoist anthem from the height of the armed struggle in the 1970s.

Irish school trains thatchers to save iconic roofs

AFP|Published 1 day ago

In a hall in Portnoo students at the Donegal Thatching School clamber over practice roofs under the watchful eye of Brian Lafferty, one of Ireland's last master ...

US urges visiting South Africa business leaders to balance trade

Bloomberg|Published 3 days ago

Business and labour leaders from South Africa are urged to address the trade surplus with the US, as they meet American politicians to discuss the future of the ...

WHO facing $2. 5bn gap even after slashing budget: report

AFP|Published 3 days ago

The World Health Organisation faces a staggering $2. 5bn deficit through 2027, exacerbated by the US withdrawal and budget cuts. What does this mean for global health ...

Stock markets mixed as uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs

AFP|Published 3 days ago

The White House has said Trump will unveil his decision at 4:00 pm in Washington (20:00 GMT), after Wall Street markets close, with the Republican promising a new ...

Nintendo to unveil upgrade to best-selling Switch console

AFP|Published 3 days ago

Everything from the release date to the price of the Switch 2 is set to be announced during a one-hour video broadcast online following a brief first glimpse in ...

Trump’s second term: A rare opportunity for real African energy independence

NJ Ayuk|Published 3 days ago

The $4. 7 billion (R86bn) Mozambique loan is just the beginning - a proof of concept for what collaboration with the US can achieve.

Old Mutual's insights on US trade policies and economic headwinds

Philippa Larkin|Published 3 days ago

Global markets brace for US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs as Old Mutual's Siboniso Nxumalo and Meryl Pick analyse the economic headwinds and investment ...

IMF and World Bank brace for Trump’s ‘America First’ makeover

Bloomberg|Published 5 days ago

The IMF and World Bank are navigating a precarious landscape as they advocate for their relevance amidst President Trump's ‘America First’ agenda. With the threat ...

OECD: Navigating the uncertainties of the ocean economy by 2050

Philippa Larkin|Published 5 days ago

The OECD’s report on the ocean economy reveals a doubling in value from $1 trillion in 1995 to $2 trillion in 2020, yet warns of significant threats from climate ...

Elon Musk's key advice for entrepreneurs: Focus on usefulness and face challenges

Philippa Larkin|Published 5 days ago

Discover Elon Musk's essential advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in Wisconsin, where he emphasises the importance of creating value and warns of the challenges ahead. ...

Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1. 8 trln in damage, kill 300 000 people

AFP|Published 5 days ago

Japan's economy faces a potential loss of $1. 81 trillion due to a long-anticipated megaquake, which could trigger catastrophic tsunamis and the collapse of buildings, ...

Elon Musk says xAI startup buying X platform

AFP|Published 6 days ago

Elon Musk's xAI is set to revolutionise social media with its acquisition of the X platform, valued at $33 billion. This merger promises to blend cutting-edge AI ...

'My entire life': Saudi tailor keeps robe-making craft alive

AFP|Published 1 week ago

But Mohammed refuses to let the ancient craft die, searching for ways to hand down his knowledge.

TikTok Shop ready for business in France, Germany, Italy

AFP|Published 1 week ago

TikTok Shop has been up and running in Spain and Ireland since last December.

IMF says US economy slowing but doesn’t forecast recession

Bloomberg|Published 1 week ago

The IMF warns of a slowing US economy due to aggressive tariffs, yet reassures that a recession is not on the horizon. What does this mean for consumers and businesses? ...

In Nigeria, tech workers and farmers bring AI to the fields

AFP|Published 1 week ago

Backed by artificial intelligence, it's all designed to make growing his peppers easier -- and perhaps usher in a sort of agriculture 2. 0 in Nigeria, where millions ...

Firms and researchers at odds over superhuman AI

AFP|Published 1 week ago

Over three-quarters of respondents to a recent survey by the US-based Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) agreed that "scaling up current ...

Trump’s threat of ‘secondary tariffs’ invents new trade tool

Bloomberg|Published 1 week ago

President Donald Trump has introduced a controversial economic strategy by threatening ‘secondary tariffs’ on nations buying oil from Venezuela, aiming to tighten ...

G20 Dialogue: South Africa's strategy to close the infrastructure funding gap

Philippa Larkin|Published 1 week ago

Deputy Minister David Masondo advocates for blended finance solutions to tackle a $1 trillion global infrastructure funding shortfall at the G20 Infrastructure Investors’ ...