EWN1h
EFF says it will join GNU if it's in the best interest of the country
The GNU faces a possible shake-up after two parties in the coalition the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Freedom Front (FF) Plus ...
South Africa's proposed tax increases and their economic ramifications
The South African government’s proposed tax hikes in VAT over the next two years and increase in excise duties on alcoholic beverages have ignited debates on their broader economic implications.
Mike Myers Plays Elon Musk in ‘SNL’ Cold Open, Jokes About Making ‘Self-Vandalizing’ Teslas With ‘Swastikas Made of Penises’
Mike Myers played Elon Musk in an 'SNL' cold open that also jokes about Trump-imposed tariffs and Morgan Wallen's recent ...
When Huge Trump Tariffs Hit Small African Economies
The amount of manufactured goods exported from Africa to the United States is minuscule. But for Lesotho, the impact of a ...
The Cool Down1d
Researchers uncover unexpected factor holding back economic growth: 'Weak policies'
South Africa's economy could benefit from transitioning to renewable energy, according to a recent study detailed by The ...
Foreign Affairs1d
What “the Global South” Really Means
In October 2024, at the most recent BRICS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the countries of the “global South” ...
Foreign Affairs1dOpinion
The Economic Consequences of State Capture
In struggling democracies around the world, small cliques of politicians, business elites, and politicians with business ...
How tiny Lesotho ended up with the highest US tariffs in the world
According to Trump, Lesotho charges a 99% tariff on U.S. goods, but the government said it doesn't know how the U.S.
Council on Foreign Relations1d
Why Sub-Saharan Africa Matters for U.S. Economic and National Security
Building relationships with the region, rather than transactional neocolonialism, is the best route for strengthening the ...
The New Humanitarian1d
Myanmar response challenges, Gaza aid worker killings, and Trump tariff impacts in Africa: the Cheat Sheet
IRAQ: An axe-wielding man attacked an annual parade of Assyrian Christians in the Kurdish-run northern Iraq city of Dohuk, ...
The Latest: Crushing Wall Street losses as China retaliates and inflation risks grow
World shares slid downward, U.S. futures fell and Wall Street appeared on track for another day of crushing losses Friday as investors counted the potential costs of U.S. President Donald Trump’s ...