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World Bank, IMF slash global growth forecasts citing Middle-East conflict
The World Bank and IMF on Thursday slashed key growth projections, warning that the conflict in the Middle East is weighing on the global...
China’s zero-tariff policy ‘boosts African exports and investment’
China's zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries is expected to create new opportunities for exports and investment across the continent, business insiders and officials...
US President Donald Trump cancels Iran strikes, touts imminent deal
US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes against Iran on Thursday and said a deal with Tehran to end the war...
Cyril Ramaphosa orders special official funeral for AmaNdebele King Makhosoke II
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late AmaNdebele king Makhosoke II will be honoured with a special official funeral category 1, complete with...
Burundi sees rise in HIV infections among youth as funding cuts...
Health officials in Burundi have raised concerns over a rising number of HIV infections, particularly among young people, as reduced funding, stigma, and a...
Hawks arrest Free State cop for illegal firearms possession
A Maluti-a-Phofung municipal law enforcement officer tasked with protecting a senior official has been arrested after being found with illegal firearms and ammunition.
The 51-year-old...
SA banks turn to mid-sized businesses as new growth frontier
In the glass-walled boardrooms of South Africa's biggest banks, executives are ramping up efforts to win clients from a once overlooked corporate segment: medium-sized...
More jail days for Brown Mogotsi
The case involving alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi was postponed to June 22 following a brief appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
His...
Experts from China, DRC discuss cooperation on Ebola response
A Chinese medical expert team on Wednesday met with Jean-Jacques Muyembe, head of the National Institute of Biomedical Research of the Democratic Republic of...
US and Iranian attacks dent ceasefire, sources say talks intensify
The US and Iran traded air attacks on Thursday, and President Donald Trump threatened more strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a...
