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Russia-Ukraine war

Ramaphosa: SA will not be drawn into a contest between global powers
Politics
/ 25 May 2023

Ramaphosa: SA will not be drawn into a contest between global powers

In an Africa Day address, Ramaphosa said Pretoria had been threatened with penalties for pursuing an independent foreign policy and a non-aligned position

By Lizeka Tandwa
Is Ramaphosa’s South Africa still a player on the continent?
Africa
/ 25 May 2023

Is Ramaphosa’s South Africa still a player on the continent?

The country’s role in Africa has diminished somewhat since the Thabo Mbeki era and Ramaphosa is losing relevance

By Emsie Ferreira and Lizeka Tandwa
ANC still wary of trusting US ambassador Brigety
National
/ 19 May 2023

ANC still wary of trusting US ambassador Brigety

The ruling party’s secretary general pushed back against US pressure to pick a side in Russia/Ukraine war

By Lizeka Tandwa
US ambassador ‘shooting blanks’ in guns for Russia claim
National
/ 19 May 2023

US ambassador ‘shooting blanks’ in guns for Russia claim

Russia and local experts have said the ammunition and weapons manufactured in South Africa is of Nato and not Russian military standard

By Paddy Harper, Emsie Ferreira and Lizeka Tandwa
US-SA diplomatic spat signals Brics jitters
Opinion
/ 16 May 2023

US-SA diplomatic spat signals Brics jitters

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

By Sarah Smit
Calm heads required as ‘new Cold War’ intensifies
Opinion
/ 15 May 2023

Calm heads required as ‘new Cold War’ intensifies

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

By Nontobeko Hlela
Ramaphosa on verge of losing investor confidence after US claims – Standard Bank
Politics
/ 12 May 2023

Ramaphosa on verge of losing investor confidence after US claims – Standard Bank

Ramaphosa on verge of losing investor confidence after US claims – Standard Bank

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC’s Gwen Ramokgopa rejects US envoy’s claims he was snubbed
Politics
/ 12 May 2023

ANC’s Gwen Ramokgopa rejects US envoy’s claims he was snubbed

She said that the US ambassador was fueling mistrust and straining diplomatic relations

By Lizeka Tandwa
CALLAND: Giving or selling arms to Russia would instantly make SA a rogue state
Opinion
/ 12 May 2023

CALLAND: Giving or selling arms to Russia would instantly make SA a rogue state

The timing of the US accusation is intriguing, but if the allegations are true, Ramaphosa should resign and his government should fall

By Richard Calland
There will be an inquiry into US claims of SA arming Russia, says Ramaphosa
National
/ 11 May 2023

There will be an inquiry into US claims of SA arming Russia, says Ramaphosa

Washington has criticised the government for not adhering to its non-aligned stance

By Lizeka Tandwa
Russia arrests US journalist on espionage charges
World
/ 31 March 2023

Russia arrests US journalist on espionage charges

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

By Afp
Rising food prices in South Africa: A struggle for daily survival
Business
/ 30 March 2023

Rising food prices in South Africa: A struggle for daily survival

The shelves in grocery stores have become more forbidding since the pandemic, but economists believe that there is some hope on the horizon

By Sarah Smit
Africa must up resilience to food insecurity caused by the Ukraine war
Opinion
/ 29 March 2023

Africa must up resilience to food insecurity caused by the Ukraine war

The continent needs to call on its international partners to provide assistance and share their expertise

By Craig Moffat
Income strain weighs on financial sector
Business
/ 19 March 2023

Income strain weighs on financial sector

As consumers and businesses reel from tough conditions, insurers have expressed uncertainty over whether there is room for growth

By Sarah Smit
From Russia, with love: How a war changed the global economy
Business
/ 16 February 2023

From Russia, with love: How a war changed the global economy

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

By Sarah Smit
Coal miners knuckle down to find solutions to Transnet failings
Business
/ 7 February 2023

Coal miners knuckle down to find solutions to Transnet failings

According to the Minerals Council, logistical constraints induced by the railway’s setbacks have cost mining industry R51 billion in exports

By Sarah Smit
South Africa’s economy hangs in the balance as energy crisis persists
Business
/ 12 January 2023

South Africa’s economy hangs in the balance as energy crisis persists

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said ending blackouts is at the top of the government’s priorities as the country grapples with tough economic conditions

By Sarah Smit
10 conflicts to watch in 2023
Opinion
/ 5 January 2023

10 conflicts to watch in 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent shock waves around the world. As the International Crisis Group shows, several other crises loom

By Comfort Ero and Richard Atwood
Xi is keeping his cards close to his chest on the Ukraine war
Opinion
/ 5 January 2023

Xi is keeping his cards close to his chest on the Ukraine war

Recent meeting with Putin exposes a cooling of China’s ‘no limits’ partnership with Russia

By Imran Khalid
Explainer: What forces will shape South Africa’s economy in 2023?
Business
/ 5 January 2023

Explainer: What forces will shape South Africa’s economy in 2023?

Economy hitting geopolitical tensions, pressure on consumers and load-shedding will likely stick around

By Sarah Smit
A too-tight budget hurts more than just Eskom
Opinion
/ 14 December 2022

A too-tight budget hurts more than just Eskom

With the economy in crisis, worsened by load-shedding, the fiscus must be more responsive

By Sarah Smit
Russian mercenary outfit confirms recruiting Zambian student from prison
Africa
/ 7 December 2022

Russian mercenary outfit confirms recruiting Zambian student from prison

Mercenary boss says Lemekhani Nathan Nyirenda, who died in Russia’s war on Ukraine in August, wanted to ‘repay Africa’s debts’ to Russia

By The Continent
Inflation rises, bucking expectations
Business
/ 23 November 2022

Inflation rises, bucking expectations

The increase will probably add to the South African Reserve Bank’s hawkishness, with analysts expecting another large repo rate hike on Thursday

By Sarah Smit
Poland military on alert after ‘Russian-made’ missile blast
The Editors Picks
/ 16 November 2022

Poland military on alert after ‘Russian-made’ missile blast

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

By Dario Thuburn
What analysts will be watching out for at the mini budget
Business
/ 24 October 2022

What analysts will be watching out for at the mini budget

Eskom, Transnet and the public sector wage bill will feature large in next week’s medium-term budget policy statement

By Sarah Smit
US imperialism puts strain on SA’s neutrality
Opinion
/ 29 September 2022

US imperialism puts strain on SA’s neutrality

Ramaphosa walks tightrope between conflicting interests over Ukraine-Russia conflict

By Patrick Bond
Europe’s winter extends coal’s hot streak
Business
/ 9 September 2022

Europe’s winter extends coal’s hot streak

But analysts say the fossil fuel’s boom will probably be short-lived as the turn to renewable energy picks up

By Sarah Smit
The global tentacles of the Russian invasion of Ukraine have touched me too
Opinion
/ 8 September 2022

The global tentacles of the Russian invasion of Ukraine have touched me too

With the war pushing up gas prices, Europe faces a cold, dark winter of load-shedding – which sounds familiar. But what is the solution?

By Charmain Naidoo
GDP contracts as SA’s sluggish economy embarks on a go-slow
Business
/ 6 September 2022

GDP contracts as SA’s sluggish economy embarks on a go-slow

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

By Sarah Smit
Sasol betting big on natural gas
Business
/ 29 August 2022

Sasol betting big on natural gas

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

By Sarah Smit
Pressure builds as Enoch Godongwana forges on with fiscal consolidation
Business
/ 22 August 2022

Pressure builds as Enoch Godongwana forges on with fiscal consolidation

Enoch Godongwana is currently seized with preparations for the medium-term budget, which will give details on whether fiscal stability is still possible

By Sarah Smit
Pandor: Blinken did not come to tell SA to choose sides in the Ukraine-Russia war
National
/ 8 August 2022

Pandor: Blinken did not come to tell SA to choose sides in the Ukraine-Russia war

The US secretary of state said that when one country invades another country, sovereignty and independence mattered

By Eunice Masson
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