9 h. ago Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports

Lesotho has become the world’s second hardest-hit country by President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, facing a 50% rate on all exports to the US—just behind China. The move threatens Lesotho’s thriving textile trade, including exports of Levi’s and Wrangler jeans, which have benefited from tariff-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).… Read More »Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports The post Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports first appeared on iAfrica.

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10 h. ago DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebels are set to hold direct peace talks on April 9 in Doha, the capital of Qatar. This development marks a significant step toward resolving one of Africa’s most devastating conflicts. The meeting, facilitated by Qatar, is the first direct negotiation between the parties involved in… Read More »DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha The post DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha first appeared on iAfrica.

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10 h. ago Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted of participating in a failed coup attempt to life imprisonment, days ahead of a high-level US delegation visit. The men—Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson Jr., and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun—were among 37 convicted after attempting to storm the presidential palace and the residence of politician… Read More »Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup The post Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup first appeared on iAfrica.

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12 h. ago Trump’s tariff hike on SA is part of the US trade issues: Dangor

The approach by the US administration on the issues of trade is a global one.

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23 h. ago Global trade war is inevitable following Trump’s tariffs: Analyst

Parks Tau says they are still trying to make sense of the new tariffs

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28 h. ago South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs

The South African Presidency has voiced apprehension regarding the recent imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, describing them as punitive measures that hinder international trade. On Wednesday, President Trump announced extensive global tariffs, asserting they were in retaliation for what he termed unfair trade practices. South Africa is among the nations affected, facing… Read More »South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs The post South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs first appeared on iAfrica.

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29 h. ago Tariffs will harm US even without European response: Germany’s Scholz

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Trump's tariffs are an attack on the trade system.

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30 h. ago Gauteng government secures over R312bn in investment pledges: Maile

Maile says investment pledges came from local, regional and international investors. 

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57 h. ago Security guard nabbed for killing Limpopo man during evictions

Police say violence broke out when suspected land invaders were being evicted.

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59 h. ago South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown

ArcelorMittal South Africa has postponed the planned closure of its long steel operations to August 31, following a $91.5 million lifeline from the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation. The struggling steelmaker had earlier announced it would shut down the division by April after failing to secure government concessions on electricity costs, freight rail tariffs, and import… Read More »South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown The post South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago State security members arrested for alleged R6 million fraud

The suspects are facing charges of theft for personal gain after misusing funds allocated to the SSA

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3 d. ago LIVE: Ramokgopa briefs the media on Electricity Transmission

This initiative is vital for enhancing national energy security and economic prosperity

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4 d. ago ANC and DA Resume Crucial Budget Talks to Avert Coalition Collapse

Negotiating teams from the ANC and DA resumed critical talks on the Budget Sunday afternoon, following an impasse on Friday that threatened the stability of the coalition government. A source familiar with the negotiations informed News24 that the ANC had reached out to the DA to restart discussions after talks stalled, aiming to secure an… Read More »ANC and DA Resume Crucial Budget Talks to Avert Coalition Collapse The post ANC and DA Resume Crucial Budget Talks to Avert Coalition Collapse first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago ANC vows to go ahead with ICJ case against Israel despite US tensions

Lamola says while govt is working on US-SA relationship, certain matters won't be compromised.

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7 d. ago AfriForum takes legal fight against ‘Kill the Boer’ chant overseas

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel says that their continued fight is a matter of dignity.

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7 d. ago Investigator reveals struggles to locate Kwinana for questioning

Kwinana's legal representatives were not pleased with the way the State is handling the matter

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7 d. ago SA, DRC commit to deeper partnership on trade and security matters

Minister Lamola says the Inga dam project is helping SA to deal with its water challenges.

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8 d. ago ANC reaches out to BOSA in bid to secure crucial budget votes

BOSA says ANC requested a meeting on budget ahead of vote in Parliament next week.

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9 d. ago Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations

Angola has officially ended its mediation role in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and the M23 rebels, citing failed talks and external interference. Luanda referenced last week’s fiasco, which saw the M23 pull out of direct negotiations with the DRC, a day before it was scheduled to occur, due to… Read More »Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations The post Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Security at North West sewer plant decry deteriorating health

Workers say their pleas have been ignored despite raising their concerns on various occasions.

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