April 2, 2026 The United States (US) and Israeli-led war in Iran has entered its fourth week, sending seismic shockwaves across the world. African economies have not been spared the repercussions of soaring petrol and other oil prices. However, there is also the matter of transforming this economic crisis into an opportunity. There is hope […]
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April 1, 2026 European nations such as Italy, France, and Spain are turning to Algeria for oil and gas exports due to the United States–Israeli-led war against Iran, which has disrupted global gas markets. As a result, European economies are focused on diversifying their energy supplies, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency. Euronews reported
March 31, 2026 In the fifth and final match of the five-game T20 cricket series, New Zealand faced South Africa on March 25, 2026. With both teams having won two matches each, the series was tied at 2–2, making this decisive clash the ultimate tiebreaker. The winner would not only secure the series record but
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March 30, 2026 WRAP | Why Ramaphosa will not attend the G7 Summit In a surprise twist for South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa will not attend the 2026 Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Paris, France. French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that his country would invite Kenya instead, as part of a “streamlined”
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March 27, 2026 The 2026 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals were tabled before both houses of Parliament in Cape Town, with the full approval of the Government of National Unity (GNU). However, the fiscal legislation, which faced debate in the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Tuesday, was met with critical
March 26, 2026 South African consumers must brace themselves as the global growth and inflation outlook faces major implications from rising petroleum, oil, and other fuel prices, with food prices expected to follow. This week has witnessed a further escalation of the conflict that could become the third Gulf War, with heavy strikes on oil
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March 25, 2026 The Yemeni Houthis have not resumed hostilities on behalf of their patrons in Iran against the Israelis. Although the Houthi militant organization forms part of Tehran’s “Axis of Resistance” alongside Hezbollah, they follow the Zaidi branch of Shi’ite Islam rather than the Twelver tradition observed by Iran’s religious scholars. The Houthis are
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March 24, 2026 ‘No negotiations held’: Iran rejects Trump’s claim of talks to end war, calls it ‘fake news’ Although United States (US) President Donald Trump claimed that “very good and productive conversations” were underway to end the war with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Iranian regime stated otherwise. On the social media platform
March 24, 2026 The most dangerous shift in global power right now isn’t military – it’s moral. For nearly three decades, Iran has pointed to a religious ruling – a fatwa – as proof that it would never pursue nuclear weapons. But today, that certainty is beginning to crack. Signals from Tehran suggest a quiet
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March 24, 2026 Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in action during their URC match against Dragons at the Cape Town Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images The South African rugby team, the Stormers, had a gruelling match against their Welsh opponents, the Dragons. Despite enduring significant losses, they secured a 29–21 bonus-point United Rugby