China, Russia, Iran start ‘BRICS Plus’ naval exercises in South African waters
Item 1 of 4 A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS…
China’s top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania
MOGADISHU, Jan 9 (Reuters) – China’s top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia,…
China’s top diplomat tours Africa with focus on strategic trade routes
China’s FM to visit Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and LesothoTrip extends 36-year-old tradition of making first trip to AfricaAfrican…
South African rand climbs on precious metal market frenzy
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 24 (Reuters) – The South African rand edged up against the dollar on Wednesday, extending the…
South African rand flat ahead of leading economic indicator, local inflation data
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The South African rand was flat in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of…
South Africa boosts coal exports to Israel after Colombia ban
South Africa September-November coal exports to Israel doubledColombia stopped shipments in August after ban over Gaza deathsSouth Africa…
South African rand strengthens as gold shines and investors eye year’s final economic data
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 15 (Reuters) – The South African rand strengthened on Monday, supported by higher gold prices as…
G20 declaration in defiance of US marks rare victory for multilateralism
Item 1 of 2 Leaders and delegates pose for a family photo on the first day of the…
South Africa to probe unexpected arrival of Palestinian group
130 Palestinians admitted to South Africa despite lack of papersUnregistered organisation accused of exploiting Palestinians’ travel arrangementsRamaphosa affirms…
Botswana taking steps to acquire majority stake in De Beers, president says
Item 1 of 2 Newly elected president of Botswana, Duma Boko speaks during his inauguration ceremony in Gaborone,…
What is the COP30 climate summit, and why does it matter?
BELEM, Brazil, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Every year, the U.N. climate conference conjures hundreds of headlines on global…
Trump says no US government official will attend G20 summit in South Africa
Trump cites ‘human rights abuses’ against white AfrikanersSouth Africa says persecution claims ‘not substantiated by fact’WASHINGTON, Nov 7…