36 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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3 d. ago ANC Women’s League says GBV should be declared a national disaster

Nqaba said gender-based violence and femicide is a pandemic, and nothing is being done

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5 d. ago Cogta disburses R1.4 billion for areas affected by natural disasters

Cogta disbursed R1.4 billion across 60 municipalities in five provinces affected by natural disaster

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7 d. ago Myanmar quake death toll passes 1 600, junta lets in foreign rescuers

Survivors in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-biggest city, dug with their bare hands on Friday.

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7 d. ago Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Signaling Major Shift in US Foreign Aid

The administration of US President Donald Trump announced on Friday plans to effectively dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID), marking a significant shift toward sharply reducing foreign aid. “Today, the Department of State and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have notified Congress of their intention to undertake a reorganization that would… Read More »Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Signaling Major Shift in US Foreign Aid The post Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Signaling Major Shift in US Foreign Aid first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago SAFA administrators’ negligence led to Mokoena’s saga: Mumble

Mokoena was not eligible to play for Bafana's in Friday's qualifier against Lesotho

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9 d. ago Africa’s Football Temples: The 10 Biggest Stadiums on the Continent

Football is deeply embedded in Africa’s culture and is, by far, one of its most popular sports. Because of this, it is unsurprising that the continent boasts some of the world’s biggest and most iconic stadiums, each steeped in history and national identity. South Africa’s FNB Stadium is probably the continent’s most recognizable stadium, having… Read More »Africa’s Football Temples: The 10 Biggest Stadiums on the Continent The post Africa’s Football Temples: The 10 Biggest Stadiums on the Continent first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Zuma’s administration was the biggest disaster in SA: Maharaj

Mac Maharaj says Jacob Zuma's administration was a disaster for the country.

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2 w. ago Libya’s Illicit Oil Trade Deepens Political Divisions and Instability

Tripoli’s vast oil reserves, managed by the National Oil Corporation (NOC), have become a focal point for illicit activities, exacerbating political rivalries and national instability. Both the eastern administration, aligned with Khalifa Haftar, and the Tripoli-based government under Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, are implicated in these operations. The eastern faction has permitted private entities like Arkenu… Read More »Libya’s Illicit Oil Trade Deepens Political Divisions and Instability The post Libya’s Illicit Oil Trade Deepens Political Divisions and Instability first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Trump administration deports Venezuelans despite court order

The Trump administration deported alleged members of a Venezuelan gang despite a court order.

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2 w. ago SA to continue diplomacy with US despite ambassador’s expulsion

Minister Ronald Lamola says Pretoria will continue to engage the US administration.

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3 w. ago U.S. Reapproves $4.7 Billion Loan for Mozambique LNG Project

The U.S. Export-Import Bank has reauthorized a $4.7 billion loan for TotalEnergies’ Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, initially approved during the Trump administration but delayed due to security concerns in the Cabo Delgado region. This funding is pivotal for the $20 billion initiative, positioning Mozambique as a significant LNG exporter. The project faced setbacks… Read More »U.S. Reapproves $4.7 Billion Loan for Mozambique LNG Project The post U.S. Reapproves $4.7 Billion Loan for Mozambique LNG Project first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago KZN disaster management teams activated after disruptive rains alert

eThekwini takes precaution ahead of severe storm warning

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3 w. ago US Sidelines South Africa’s Ambassador Amid Political Fallout

South Africa’s ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, appears to have been frozen out in Washington, failing to secure key meetings with State Department officials and key Republicans. Rasool, who occupied the same position during the Obama administration, is likely being shut out due to his pro-Palestinian stance and past criticism of Trump. His ordeals… Read More »US Sidelines South Africa’s Ambassador Amid Political Fallout The post US Sidelines South Africa’s Ambassador Amid Political Fallout first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Secretary of State Marco Rubio Announces Cancellation of Most USAID Programs

The Trump administration has eliminated 83% of USAID programs, citing wasteful spending and their failure to serve US national interests. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision, stating that 5,200 contracts had been canceled. The remaining 1,000 to be directly overseen by the State Department—a move critics argue is illegal without congressional approval. The… Read More »Secretary of State Marco Rubio Announces Cancellation of Most USAID Programs The post Secretary of State Marco Rubio Announces Cancellation of Most USAID Programs first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Ethiopia Launches Domestic Drone Manufacturing for Civilian and Military Use

Ethiopia has officially launched its own drone manufacturing industry, marking a major leap in the country’s defensive and technological capabilities. While inaugurating Sky Wing Industry, the company behind the drone production, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed outlined plans to sustain the industry. Among other things, his administration aims to support continuous research and local production of… Read More »Ethiopia Launches Domestic Drone Manufacturing for Civilian and Military Use The post Ethiopia Launches Domestic Drone Manufacturing for Civilian and Military Use first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Trump administration scraps over 80% of USAID programs: Rubio

Trump has tasked close adviser Musk with dismantling USAID.

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3 w. ago Buthelezi welcomes declaration of KZN as National State of Disaster

Twenty-two people have died this year after severe weather that caused R3.1 billion rand in damages.

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4 w. ago Solutions for Afrikaners’ concerns won’t come from the US: Mbeki

Mbeki has again emphasised a need for the SA government to engage the US administration

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last month Lesufi Apologizes to Ramaphosa, Vows to Restore Johannesburg’s Reputation

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has offered a public apology to President Cyril Ramaphosa for the deteriorating conditions in Johannesburg, acknowledging the President’s frustration about the poor state of the metro. Ramaphosa, speaking during a Thursday meeting with Lesufi’s administration and city officials at the Johannesburg City Council, expressed disappointment at the city’s appearance. The gathering… Read More »Lesufi Apologizes to Ramaphosa, Vows to Restore Johannesburg’s Reputation The post Lesufi Apologizes to Ramaphosa, Vows to Restore Johannesburg’s Reputation first appeared on iAfrica.

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