How MENA Nations are transforming global trade routes

Chloe Maluleke|Updated

Discover how initiatives like IMEC and enhanced regional cooperation are shifting the economic centre of gravity towards the Global South.

Teens recruited as contract killers

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

“They hide behind pseudonyms on social media and put several filters between themselves and the culprit. ”

Israel approves Lebanon ceasefire

Xinhua|Published

In a televised speech ahead of bringing the draft to his cabinet for a vote, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had “set Hezbollah back decades” ...

Nigeria embraces alternative energy

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The African economic powerhouse is looking to join the likes of Argentina, Brazil and Iran, where millions of vehicles are powered by the alternative fuel.

Swapo facing tide of change

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

With results expected as early as Saturday, all eyes are on whether the sparsely populated country rich in mineral resources and recently discovered offshore oil, ...

Concern over UK’s assisted dying laws

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

New polls ahead of Friday’s parliamentary vote showed a majority of Britons support changing the assisted dying laws.

Arrest warrant for Israel’s Netanyahu

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The ICC issued warrants for Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif “for crimes against humanity and ...

Clean energy targets hobbled

Reuters|Published

The renewable industry faces a skill gap of around 1. 2 million, with demand expected to rise by 26% creating a need for 1. 7 million skilled workers by 2027, according ...

Driver ploughs into pupils outside China primary school

Reuters|Published

At least five people, including a pupil with a backpack, were lying on the path taken by the vehicle, in a narrow street in front of the school.

Wind industry blown off course

Reuters|Published

US offshore wind has been roiled since last year by cancelled projects and contracts, suspended government auctions and a construction accident at the country’s ...

US warned of Taiwan ‘red line’

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Chinese Pesident Xi warned that bilateral ties could “encounter twists and turns or even regress” if one side regarded the other as an opponent or enemy.

Hezbollah media chief killed in strike

Reuters|Published

Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media head, security sources say.

Archbishop resigns over lack of action on sex abuse scandal

Reuters|Published

In his resignation letter, Welby said he must take "personal and institutional responsibility" for a lack of action on the "heinous abuses".

Russia, Ukraine attacks increase

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Russian air strikes killed at least five people in southern Ukraine, authorities said Monday, a day after Moscow and Kyiv launched record overnight drone attacks ...

Smog crisis chokes families in Pakistan

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Schools have closed in the main cities of Punjab province, of which Lahore is the capital, in a bid to lower children’s exposure to the pollution, especially during ...

Jamie Oliver withdraws children’s book over ‘stereotyping’

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation said the book was "disrespectful" and contributed to the stereotyping of First Nations peoples ...

Mauritius heads to polls under wire-tapping cloud

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

More than one million people are registered to vote in the 12th legislative election in Mauritius since independence, but there are fears that its lauded democracy ...

Nissan to cut 9 000 jobs amid weak sales

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Nissan and its domestic rivals are also struggling to stand their ground in China, as fast-growing electric vehicle firms backed by Beijing race ahead.

World reacts to Trump’s victory

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Global leaders raced to congratulate Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday as he triumphed in a US election victory over Democrat Kamala Harris.

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