China restricts exports of key material for electric vehicle batteries

China restricts exports of key material for electric vehicle batteries

Foreign buyers of some types of Chinese graphite … a key ingredient for electric car batteries … now need a permit as Beijing tightens export controls to preserve national security. China is the world's largest producer of the graphite … which is a form of carbon … and America's biggest supplier. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

December 1, 2023 3

Africa

Zambia’s foreign debt tragedy – what needs to happen to resolve the crisis

By Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria Three years after defaulting on its foreign debt, Zambia is still trying to reach agreement with all its creditors on how to manage this situation. This has left the southern African country in a state of development finance limbo. It is handicapped in raising the funds needed to generate jobs, build infrastructure, provide health, education and social services and deal with climate change. Its president, […]

December 1, 2023 7

World

Henry Kissinger dead at 100

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. He was one of the most controversial figures in US foreign policy, serving under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

November 30, 2023 17

World

Japan, China, and South Korea hold trilateral summit

Japan, China, and South Korea are looking to reach a leaders' summit as soon as possible. It follows the first talks in four years between Foreign Ministers from the three countries in Busan on Sunday. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

November 27, 2023 21

Health / Medical

WHO says China health info shows no new or unusual germs

The World Health Organization says there are no signs of unusual or new germs in China suggested in information supplied by Beijing. The W-H-O requested data after reports emerged of clusters of pneumonia in children, and a general rise in respiratory illnesses in China. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

November 24, 2023 8

Health / Medical

WHO asks China for info on rise in respiratory illnesses

The World Health Organization is asking China for more information on a rise in respiratory illnesses, including reports of clusters of pneumonia in children. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

November 23, 2023 14

World

Hong Kong investigates alleged dog meat illegal sales

Hong Kong is investigating alleged sales of dog meat in the city, after a Facebook page apparently offered the banned meat. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

November 20, 2023 3

Local

Successful conclusion of the 11th annual model United Nations Namibia (MUNNAM) high school conference

The 11th annual Model United Nations Namibia (MUNNAM) High School Conference, hosted by the UN System in Namibia in collaboration with the British High Commission in Namibia, concluded with resounding success on November 2, 2023, at the UN House in Klein Windhoek. This year's conference, held from November 1st to 2nd, saw high school delegates from across Namibia engage in thought-provoking discussions centered on the theme "The rising burden of […]

November 15, 2023 18

Entertainment

South African models shine on global stage at World Fashion Week in Dubai

It is no secret that South Africa is full of talent. We have witnessed and celebrated a bevy of talented people in our history. While talent is everywhere, the opportunities are sometimes few and far between. Not anymore! CEO and Chairperson of 33 and Me Talent Agency and Producer of The International Arts Talent Showcase is changing things up and giving local talent a platform to showcase and utilise their […]

November 15, 2023 10