In an Africa Day address, Ramaphosa said Pretoria had been threatened with penalties for pursuing an independent foreign policy and a non-aligned position
The country’s role in Africa has diminished somewhat since the Thabo Mbeki era and Ramaphosa is losing relevance
The ruling party’s secretary general pushed back against US pressure to pick a side in Russia/Ukraine war
Russia and local experts have said the ammunition and weapons manufactured in South Africa is of Nato and not Russian military standard
The US ambassador’s allegations against South Africa come as a push to expand the Brics bloc’s influence threatens to force a new world order
US ambassador’s accusation of giving arms to Russia underlines the need for South Africa and the Global South to diversify their trade and political alliances
Ramaphosa on verge of losing investor confidence after US claims – Standard Bank
She said that the US ambassador was fueling mistrust and straining diplomatic relations
The timing of the US accusation is intriguing, but if the allegations are true, Ramaphosa should resign and his government should fall
Washington has criticised the government for not adhering to its non-aligned stance
The arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is likely to escalate the Kremlin’s confrontation with the West amid Moscow’s assault on Ukraine
The shelves in grocery stores have become more forbidding since the pandemic, but economists believe that there is some hope on the horizon
The continent needs to call on its international partners to provide assistance and share their expertise
As consumers and businesses reel from tough conditions, insurers have expressed uncertainty over whether there is room for growth
One year on, the Kremlin’s impact appears to be retreating — but, amid uncertainty about the global economy’s growth trajectory, risks to inflation remain
According to the Minerals Council, logistical constraints induced by the railway’s setbacks have cost mining industry R51 billion in exports
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said ending blackouts is at the top of the government’s priorities as the country grapples with tough economic conditions
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent shock waves around the world. As the International Crisis Group shows, several other crises loom
Recent meeting with Putin exposes a cooling of China’s ‘no limits’ partnership with Russia
Economy hitting geopolitical tensions, pressure on consumers and load-shedding will likely stick around
With the economy in crisis, worsened by load-shedding, the fiscus must be more responsive
Mercenary boss says Lemekhani Nathan Nyirenda, who died in Russia’s war on Ukraine in August, wanted to ‘repay Africa’s debts’ to Russia
The increase will probably add to the South African Reserve Bank’s hawkishness, with analysts expecting another large repo rate hike on Thursday
US President Joe Biden said it was “unlikely” the missile had been fired from Russia, while France urged “utmost caution” in identifying who was behind the blast
Eskom, Transnet and the public sector wage bill will feature large in next week’s medium-term budget policy statement
Ramaphosa walks tightrope between conflicting interests over Ukraine-Russia conflict
But analysts say the fossil fuel’s boom will probably be short-lived as the turn to renewable energy picks up
With the war pushing up gas prices, Europe faces a cold, dark winter of load-shedding – which sounds familiar. But what is the solution?
Global dynamics and South Africa’s energy crisis will weigh on domestic growth for years to come. But green investment could, eventually, resuscitate the economy
The company’s earnings have soar given the energy crunch caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine — and it’s betting on another fossil fuel to carry it into the future
Enoch Godongwana is currently seized with preparations for the medium-term budget, which will give details on whether fiscal stability is still possible
The US secretary of state said that when one country invades another country, sovereignty and independence mattered