Europe faces a choice: continue with a transatlantic alliance with the Trump administration that is conditional, or explore a new balance with China
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China accounts for 11% of all global agricultural imports but South Africa made up only 0.4% of Chinese imports in 2023
South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime
The presidency said it remained in the dark as to the real cause for Donald Trump’s decision to cut aid and suggested proper communication can prevent a rift
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The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth
The Chinese agricultural market is enormous, with more than $200 billion in imports annually.
By supporting local startups and fostering tech entrepreneurship, African nations can reduce their reliance on foreign platforms while contributing to global innovation
Somaliland’s strategic value in the Horn of Africa means the repercussions of such a decision would be far-reaching
An international framework that prevents prolonged restructuring negotiations is required
But his statements feel like a distraction, a manufactured spectacle to deflect attention from America’s real crises
The US and China could recognise that their roles as global stakeholders demand collaboration on issues such as climate change, technological innovation and global trade
The international relations ministry says there will be further ‘engagements’ to find a solution
The destruction of indigenous forests, which act as carbon sinks, is also driven by foreign demand
For both economies, the path forward must focus on building stronger ties, not severing them
Instructing Taipei to move its trade office out of the diplomatic capital to Johannesburg was standard practice, the department said
Prices have increased by over 30%, favouring gold-producing countries like South Africa, but structural issues are dampening opportunities
Beijing is well aware that it cannot solve the problem on its own
The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum
African countries must avoid the mistakes of the fossil-fuel industrial revolution; the mining of cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel and copper must be based on equity, human rights and local development
Despite this drop, trade figures remain encouraging, but various departments need to address policy and other issues to boost exports
South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy
There is cautious optimism that their collaboration will pave the way for a more sustainable future, offering real hope for the planet we all share
A police detective investigating a detention and assault case was herself allegedly assaulted by consulate security
Arguments that consulate staff have diplomatic immunity will only be heard later in the process
US peace talks to end the 16-month war in the country have yielded no concrete results
He is also accused of lying to the FBI for claiming he no longer had access to an email account used to communicate with his state security handler
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar cites policy differences, well as cost and efficiency, as stumbling blocks.
Both sides are accused of war crimes, and millions of people have been displaced and face famine in 14 areas of civil war in the country
The DRC is rich in the minerals needed for renewable energy technologies, central to reducing our carbon footprint, but they come at great environmental and human cost
The fact that Chinese parents invest heavily in their children’s education -– and the learners themselves are driven to achieve — contributes to their facility for maths