3 d. ago Citi Plans Pipeline in Debt Swaps Targeting Developing Markets

Citigroup Inc. aims to build a pipeline of deals that would allow sovereign issuers in emerging markets to refinance their debt and put savings toward a wider array of goals than such deals have previously encompassed.

Economics

6 d. ago South Africa Pursues Climate Loans From Germany, UK as US Exits

South Africa’s National Treasury is in talks to secure loans from Germany and the UK under the terms of a climate pact the US walked away from last month.

Society

9 d. ago South Africa Targets Development Finance Giants for Funds to Revive Cities

South Africa, already counting on a $1 billion loan from the World Bank to regenerate its rundown cities, is seeking funding from some top global development-finance institutions to help with the revival.

Sport

1 week ago South Africa’s Embattled Eskom Allowed to Breach Emission Rules

South Africa allowed eight coal-fired plants run by state-owned Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. to breach emission rules in an attempt to help the cash-strapped utility focus resources on providing a steady supply of electricity.

Society

2 w. ago Atlantic International Corp. Reports Strong 2024 Results with Over $442 Million in Revenue; Over 10% Revenue Growth

Company Completes First Quarter Publicly-Traded on Nasdaq Global Market under “ATLN” Announces Strategic Developments and Outlook; Targets $1 to $1.5 Billion Revenue from Both Organic Growth and M&A Initiatives in the Next 12 to 18 Months ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlantic International Corp. (“Atlantic” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ATLN), a leading […]

Society

2 w. ago What to know after Prince Harry resigned from his African charity

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince Harry’s surprising resignation from an African charity he co-founded in memory of his mother, Princess Diana, came this week amid allegations of bullying, harassment, sexism and racism made by the organization’s chairperson against unnamed board members. Harry announced his resignation in a joint statement with Prince Seeiso of […]

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2 w. ago US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use

BANGKOK (AP) — China protested Wednesday after the U.S. added dozens of companies to its export control list, including more than 50 based in China that it says sought advanced knowhow in supercomputing, artificial intelligence and quantum technology for military purposes. Companies from Taiwan, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa and United Arab Emirates also were included […]

Economics

2 w. ago Trading Giants Say They’ll Return to Russia If Sanctions Lift

The heads of some of the world’s top energy traders said they would be open to returning to Russia for business if sanctions were fully lifted, although some expressed caution about the prospect happening any time soon.

Events

2 w. ago USW Says Ancora Aims to Sell Big River to Fund US Steel Revival

The United Steelworkers said an activist investor wants to sell United States Steel Corp.’s state-of-the-art mills to fund sweeping upgrades of union-run facilities that date back to the days of Andrew Carnegie.

Economics

2 w. ago Pilots’ union want judge to keep temporary foreign workers out of WestJet cockpits

Airline requested about 60 permits for pilots from India and South Africa under the TFW program

Transport

2 w. ago Pilots’ union wants judge to keep temporary foreign workers out of WestJet cockpits

Airline requested about 60 permits for pilots from India and South Africa under the TFW program

Transport

2 w. ago South Africa president says persecution of whites a ‘false narrative’ as Musk repeats genocide claim

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday the claim that white people are being persecuted in his country is a “completely false narrative.” It was his latest attempt to push back against allegations made by U.S. President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and some white minority groups in South Africa. […]

Events

2 w. ago New Zealand qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over New Caledonia

New Zealand will play at the 2026 World Cup after beating New Caledonia 3-0 on Monday in the final of the Oceania confederation qualifying series. The New Zealand “All Whites” reached the World Cup for the third time after qualifying in Spain in 1982 and South Africa in 2010. They join hosts Canada, the United […]

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2 w. ago Gold Road Rejects $2.1 Billion Offer From South Africa Rival

Gold Road Resources Ltd. rejected a private takeover offer from Gold Fields Ltd. that valued the Australian miner at A$3.3 billion ($2.1 billion), with the South African company publicly announcing the proposal on Monday in a bid to win over shareholders.

Economics

3 w. ago Dr. Nieman: Parents intuitively support their infants without even knowing it

Last month, I was in the back of an open safari vehicle in Kruger National Park in South Africa. I was with my wife and close friends of ours, two sets of parents who lost a child to suicide. These parents have become like brothers and sisters since we started the journey together of learning […]

Sport

3 w. ago South Korean Plastics Giants Struggle as China Becomes a Rival

South Korean chemicals companies are racing to tap new markets after racking up hundreds of millions of dollars in losses in the face of a deluge of capacity from China, their biggest market.

Other

3 w. ago US Stalls $2.6 Billion Climate Finance Package for South Africa

The US is stalling the distribution of $2.6 billion in climate finance to South Africa, stoking concerns the money might be blocked outright, people familiar with the situation said.

Society

3 w. ago Murata Announces Production of ‘CELLNETTA’ – the World’s First Metal Cell Fractionation Filter

KYOTO, Japan — Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) announced today that has successfully commercialized and mass produced “CELLNETTA,” the world’s first*1 metal cell fractionation filter designed for the rapid and precise selection and recovery of target cells from cell suspensions*2 used in regenerative medicine and cell pharmaceutical research and development. Target applications […]

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