By Daanyaal Matthews The South African mining sector has recorded significant losses in both production and sales, with mining output declining by 9.6% and sales dropping by 12.9% year-on-year. Major losses were in the production of platinum group metals and iron ore, with gold and coal having a lesser impact. Iron ore was a major negative contributor to the sale losses, with the sale of iron declining by -29.5% and […]
By Daanyaal Matthews The Department of Home Affairs has introduced drones and body cameras to its technological arsenal over the Easter weekend in a bid to strengthen the Republic’s borders. Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, described the move as a necessary step to bolster national security, noting that the drones are capable of detecting heat signatures over long distances. Speaking on VOC NewsBeat, Lesiba Thobakgale, National Spokesperson for the […]
By Daanyaal Matthews United States President Donald Trump has further strained relations with the Republic following a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, in which he reiterated misinformation by claiming that white South Africans are being specifically targeted for their land—further fueling the illusion of a ‘white genocide.’ This rhetoric has raised questions about whether the Western leader will attend the upcoming G20 summit. The United States has […]
By Daanyaal Matthews China faces a 125% tariff on all its goods entering the United States as Donald Trump refuses to relent in his trade war with the Asiatic state. This is despite the US president announcing a 90-day stall on his global tariff plan and despite the Chinese reiterating that they would retaliate to tariffs imposed with tariffs of their own. The dispute between the two largest economies has […]
By Daanyaal Matthews The Republic of Senegal is grappling with a severe financial crisis following revelations that the previous administration underreported the country’s fiscal situation. According to the Court of Auditors, the administration of former President Macky Sall had understated crucial financial figures. Notably, in 2023, Senegal's debt was misrepresented as 74.41% of GDP, when the actual figure stood at 99.67%. These underreported figures have now burdened the current administration, […]
By Daanyaal Matthews The recent press conference from Secretary-General of the ANC, Fikile Mbalula, has raised queries on the future composition of the coalition, as Mbalula would not clarify as to whether the GNU would continue with the DA. This follows weeks of turmoil related to the budget vote, wherein the ANC partnered with ActionSA to pass the proposals of Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana, a partnership that has been […]
By Daanyaal Matthews The global tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump are set to take effect today, with countries like China facing a 104% tariff and South Africa hit with a 30% tariff. The move has drawn sharp criticism from leaders across the African continent, as it threatens the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) agreement. South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, stated that […]
By Daanyaal Matthews The global tariffs introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump have triggered swift reactions from world leaders—some responding with their own tariffs, while others have sought negotiations to improve their trade standing with the United States. The European Union has renewed its calls for dialogue with Washington, advocating for de-escalation. In contrast, countries like China have responded with reciprocal tariffs, fueling an escalating global economic tit-for-tat. Dialogue and […]
By Daanyaal Matthews The global tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump have caused an instant reaction from global leaders, with some responding with their own tariffs and others opening negotiations to better their standing with the North American state. The European Union has reiterated their appeal for dialogue with Washington, while countries such as China have responded to the tariffs with their own, leading to a global economic tit-for-tat. […]
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