insert_link Business / Economics Ramaphosa Opens G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in S.A S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the G20 Foreign ministers meeting at Nasrec in Johannesburg, marking the first meeting under South Africa’s G20 presidency. In his keynote address, Ramaphosa welcomed delegates and highlighted the significance of the summit being held on African soil for the first time. He called for greater cooperation and solidarity among nations to address global challenges like poverty, inequality, and conflict: today21 February, 2025
insert_link World Ukraine’s Zelensky holds talks with US Vice-President Vance in Germany After sharply denouncing some European leaders, US Vice President JD Vance spoke with the Ukrainian leader on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Volodymyr Zelensky reacted diplomatically in a post-meeting press conference. But neither gave away any tangible progress from the talks on movement toward a peace plan with Russia. Caroline Malone reports. today17 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump talks with Putin and Zelenskyy US President Donald Trump has spoken with the leaders of both Russia and Ukraine, pledging to start negotiations to end their war "immediately." Wednesday's call with Vladimir Putin was the first known conversation between the two men since President Trump re-took the Oval Office last month. Benji Hyer reports. today13 February, 2025
insert_link World U.S. Defense Secretary Calls Ukraine’s NATO Hopes “Unrealistic” The new US Defence Secretary says Ukraine joining NATO is "unrealistic," as is expecting a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders. That's a blow to Ukraine's aspirations, and weakens Kyiv's negotiating position -- according to former White House officials. Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv. today13 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa US president Donald Trump has reiterated his attacks on South Africa US president Donald Trump has reiterated his attacks on South Africa, saying the situation in the country is dangerous. He signed an executive order last Friday, cutting US financial assistance to South Africa, citing disapproval of the country’s land expropriation policy and its genocide case against Washington's ally Israel. Trump, who claims that there are widespread land grabs currently happening under the Expropriation Act, says the situation is bad for […] today11 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics India preparing more tariff reductions ahead of US visit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working on additional tariff cuts ahead of his meeting this week with US President Donald Trump, according to reports This visit comes as President Trump has said he plans to slap reciprocal tariffs on many countries. Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai. today10 February, 2025
insert_link Africa Mnangagwa Calls for Unity in Resolving DRC Conflict SADC chairperson and Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has highlighted the regional impact of the Democratic Republic of Congo conflict, urging a lasting solution. Speaking at a joint SADC and East African Community meeting in Tanzania, attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa stressed the need for unity and prioritizing Congolese interests to address challenges to peace and stability. today10 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa reacts to the latest executive order issued by Donald Trump The government of South Africa has reacted to the latest executive order issued by American president Donald Trump. The spokesperson for the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Chrispin Phiri, says it is of great concern that the foundational premise of this order lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognise South Africa's profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid: today10 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be bullied by U.S President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be bullied and will stand up for its national interests and sovereignty. Delivering the state of the nation address in Cape Town on last night, Ramaphosa said the government is concerned about the potential impact of the decision by the US government to suspend some of its funding for HIV and TB programmes in African countries: today7 February, 2025
