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South Africa pushes for renewable energy investment
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (663+ words) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for investment in renewable energy, emphasizing Africa's potential as a major energy producer and future exporter. He made the remarks during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the United Arab Emirates. President Ramaphosa participated…...
Indian Ocean should be free from 'big power rivalry' – ex-diplomat on Trump's Chagos claim
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (313+ words) New Delhi supports Mauritius" sovereignty over the islands, Dilip Sinha has told RT India The Indian Ocean should be devoid of "big power rivalry," a former diplomat has told RT India. The remarks by Dilip Sinha, India"s former permanent…...
South African Communist Party to host conference of left-wing groups
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (426+ words) The South African Communist Party (SACP) has announced plans to organize a conference of left-wing groups and individuals to discuss how to tackle challenges that face the country. Speaking on Monday, the party's national spokesperson Mbulelo Mandlana said the conference…...
Over 1,000 killed in festive season road crashes in South Africa
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (511+ words) At least 1,427 people died in 1,172 road crashes across South Africa during the 2025/26 festive season, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced on Thursday. This represents a 5% reduction in road fatalities compared to the previous festive season. She said the figures mark the…...
Last Czech deep coal mine closes as centuries-old industry reaches final day
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (184+ words) The last Czech black coal shaft will shut at the end of January, closing the door on more than 250 years of deep mining and bringing to an end an industry that powered the rise of heavy industry in Central Europe,…...
South Africa favors US trade deal extension
1+ week, 1+ day ago (206+ words) South Africa has welcomed the approval of a bill by the US House of Representatives to renew a flagship trade program with qualifying African countries, as ties between Pretoria and Washington remain strained. On Monday, the House passed legislation enabling…...
Africa to become world leader in economic growth in 2026 — IMF
2+ week, 6+ day ago (159+ words) Most of the fastest-growing economies, with gross domestic product growth rates exceeding 6%, will be on the African continent in 2026, according to Africanews, citing data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Report informs. Growth rates in countries such as Rwanda, Uganda,…...
African Union slams US deportation deals. Why?
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) What began as "discreet" migration deals between Washington and a handful of African governments has erupted into widesp African countries into accepting migrants, including "some straight out of prisons." Trump's hardline migration policy and what has happened since July Since…...
South Africa to strengthen economic ties with India
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (604+ words) South Africa's Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau is set to lead a delegation to Mumbai and Delhi from August 25 to 29 at the invitation of Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, to strengthen trade relations, deepen economic…...
Qətərin Baş naziri: "Boeing 747-8" Trampa hədiyyə verilməyəcək
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (249+ words) Q't'rin Ba" naziri: "Boeing 747-8" Trampa h'diyy' verilm'y'c'k. Bu bar'd' Az'rbaycan 24 ... Q't'r AB" prezidenti Donald Trampa "Boeing 747-8" h'diyy' etm'yi planla"d'rm'r, hava g'misinin r'smi s'viyy'd' ona t'hvil verilm'si m'zakir' edilir. Bunu Q't'r D'vl'tinin Ba" naziri v' xarici i"l'r naziri "eyx…...