27 h. ago Boeing proposes 2027 date for new Air Force One jets: Official

Trump negotiated with Boeing for a pair of new 747-8 aircraft during his 2017-2021 presidency.

Events

50 h. ago City of Joburg clarifies confusion over electricity surcharge

Arnolds also says the City of Johannesburg is not alone in adding surcharges to electricity tariffs

Politics

60 h. ago Columbia University lays off 180 researchers due to funding cuts

Harvard has sued to block the Trump administration from freezing billions of dollars in federal fund

Culture

3 d. ago NY asks judge to bar Trump from killing congestion pricing program

New York launched a first-in-the-nation program in January, charging most passenger vehicles a toll

Events

1 week ago Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the country’s role as a key mediator in global peace-building initiatives. Lamola’s remarks follow a series of high-level engagements by President Cyril Ramaphosa, including separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump… Read More »Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa The post Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Trump, First Lady Melania head to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

President Trump will join other world leaders in attendance at the Pope's funeral

Politics

2 w. ago Over 100 US college leaders decry Trump ‘unprecedented overreach’

Trump administration has since also paused some funding to universities, including Columbia, Cornell

Politics

2 w. ago Vance arrives in India to hold talks with Modi under US tariff shadow

US president has continued to call India a "tariff abuser" and "tariff king".

Politics

2 w. ago Trump Administration Seeks Records From Harvard On Foreign Funding And Ties

President Donald Trump’s administration said on Friday it sought Harvard University’srecords on foreign funding going back a decade and on some foreign ties, in the government’s latest escalation against the educational institution. The Trump administration has launched a widely condemned crackdown against top U.S. universities, including Harvard, over pro-Palestinian campus protests and a range of… Read More »Trump Administration Seeks Records From Harvard On Foreign Funding And Ties The post Trump Administration Seeks Records From Harvard On Foreign Funding And Ties first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Court rejects Trump bid to end Venezuelan migrants’ legal status

The move to end Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans is part of Trump's broader campaign

Events

2 w. ago Lamola Optimistic About US – South Africa Relations Despite Recent Tensions

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, has expressed confidence in the resilience of diplomatic ties between South Africa and the United States, despite recent geopolitical strains. Lamola emphasized that the Trump administration remains “ well disposed” toward South Africa, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. This affirmation comes in the wake of several… Read More »Lamola Optimistic About US – South Africa Relations Despite Recent Tensions The post Lamola Optimistic About US – South Africa Relations Despite Recent Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago The Africa Food Show: Shaping the Future of Food & Beverage with Africa’s Local and Global Brands at the Forefront

Welcoming more than 350 exhibitors and 6000 visitors from over 25 countries, the inaugural Africa Food Show is poised to become Africa’s premier event for the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry. The  B2B event, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 10-12 June 2025 , is considered to be… Read More »The Africa Food Show: Shaping the Future of Food & Beverage with Africa’s Local and Global Brands at the Forefront The post The Africa Food Show: Shaping the Future of Food & Beverage with Africa’s Local and Global Brands at the Forefront first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Harvard may lose ability to enroll foreign students: US govt

Trump also threatened on Tuesday to strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status.

Politics

3 w. ago WTO slashes 2025 trade growth forecast, warns of deeper slump

Trump's trade war with China has also intensified with tit-for-tat exchanges

Events

3 w. ago US sues Maine over Trump executive order on transgender athletes

Wednesday's lawsuit alleges that Maine is violating Title IX.

Politics

3 w. ago Africa’s Health Systems Buckle as US Cuts Trigger Malaria, Cholera, and Vaccine Crises

The abrupt withdrawal of US health funding under President Donald Trump’s administration is dismantling health systems across Africa, leaving millions vulnerable as diseases like malaria, cholera, and mpox surge. In Nigeria’s Borno state — which accounts for a third of global malaria deaths — dozens of clinics have closed, leaving unemployed nurses like Musa Adamu… Read More »Africa’s Health Systems Buckle as US Cuts Trigger Malaria, Cholera, and Vaccine Crises The post Africa’s Health Systems Buckle as US Cuts Trigger Malaria, Cholera, and Vaccine Crises first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Trump considers pausing auto tariffs for carmakers to adjust

Approximately 50 percent of the vehicles sold in the US are imported.

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3 w. ago Trump in excellent health, White House doctor says following physical

The report is the most detailed information on the health of Trump

Politics

3 w. ago EFF Condemns Trump’s “Disingenuous” South Africa Claims Amid G20 Summit Row

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have sharply criticized US President Donald Trump for citing disputed claims about South Africa’s domestic policies as justification for his potential absence from the upcoming G20 summit. Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Saturday, voicing reluctance to attend the international gathering. He referenced controversial allegations of genocide against… Read More »EFF Condemns Trump’s “Disingenuous” South Africa Claims Amid G20 Summit Row The post EFF Condemns Trump’s “Disingenuous” South Africa Claims Amid G20 Summit Row first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Trump’s “white genocide” narrative casts doubt on G20 attendance

Trump also linked his post to a video sequence of EFF Leader Julius Malema.

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