African Panel of Experts Chairperson, Trevor Manuel. The African Panel of Experts Chairperson, Trevor Manuel, has called on the global rating agencies to refrain from unfairly discriminating against African economies. Manuel says the continent presents a lot of opportunities amid its challenges and these agencies are not being fair to the continent. He says the…
UMkhonto weSizwe Party leader, Jacob Zuma The Information Regulator South Africa (IRSA) says it has directed the South African Revenue Services (SARS) to release Former President Jacob Zuma’s tax records. VIDEO | The Information Regulator South Africa says it has received a complaint against the South African Revenue Service in relation to the disclosure of…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Ivanplats Mine management. President Cyril Ramaphosa says mining companies should follow the example of Ivanplats Mine in empowering communities and participating in service delivery. Ramaphosa said this during the opening of Ivanplats’ new mine in Mokopane, Limpopo. Ivanplats is one of the world’s largest producers of platinum, nickel and copper….
Gambling machines at a casino. The South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) has warned of the negative impact of gambling on mental health. November marks responsible gambling month; however, statistics paint a grim picture of the impact of excessive gambling on South Africans. The National Responsible Gambling Programme reported a 623 percent increase from 140…
Nkosana Makate, ‘Please Call Me’ originator, speaking to SABC News. Please call me inventor Nkosana Makate will not be receiving his full payout from Vodacom until the dispute with his previous legal funder is resolved. Makate’s former legal funder Black Rock Mining Limited recently filed papers in the Johannesburg High Court contesting a claim for…
Tesla logo is seen in this illustration taken July 23, 2025. Tesla is now requiring its suppliers to exclude China-made components in the manufacturing of its cars in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The Elon Musk-led automaker and its suppliers have already replaced some China-made components and aim to switch all…
G2O to forge ahead without key leaders skey leaders such as Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola says South Africa will persuade G20 leaders who will be present to adopt leaders declaration without the US presence. He says the summit will forge ahead without other key leaders…
[File Image]: Global ratings agency Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings. The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the decision by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings to upgrade South Africa’s sovereign credit rating. The S&P decision follows the tabling of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) earlier this week. ANC NEC member and deputy…
A glass of wine. Dozens of Russian winemakers have gathered in Moscow to swirl, sip and savour the drink. The aim is not to sell bottles but build bridges. This inaugural BRICS Wine Forum brings together an international gathering of wine enthusiasts. The goal is to help each other’s markets and wineries flourish and grow,…
The S&P Global logo is displayed on its offices in the financial district in New York City. S&P Global on Friday upgraded South Africa‘s foreign currency long-term sovereign credit rating to “BB” from “BB-“, citing stronger growth prospects, an improving fiscal outlook and lower contingent liabilities following performance improvements at the state-owned electricity utility, Eskom….
