insert_link World Donald Trump cancels summit with Russia’s Putin The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia’s major oil companies, citing Moscow’s lack of commitment to ending the war in Ukraine. The move follows the collapse of a planned Trump-Putin summit, which Trump said he cancelled because “it didn’t feel right.” today23 October, 2025
insert_link World Royal treatment? Donald Trump is in the UK for his second state visit U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in the United Kingdom on a state visit. He's accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump. (Photo: REUTERS/Chris Radburn) U.S. President Donald Trump has started his second state visit to the United Kingdom, marked by royal ceremonies at Windsor Castle. King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the royal family welcomed Trump and First Lady Melania with a carriage procession, gun salutes, a military flypast, and a formal […] today17 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Trump pauses tariffs on big 3 US automakers for one-month US President Donald Trump has granted the three main US car makers a one-month reprieve on tariffs. They were impacted when 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada goods began on Tuesday. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today6 March, 2025
insert_link World Trump suspends all military aide to Ukraine US President Donald Trump has ordered an immediate suspension of American military support for Ukraine, just days after his on-camera argument with the Ukrainian President, Volodimir Zelenskyy. The White House says the suspension will remain in force until the Ukrainians demonstrate a "good faith commitment to peace". Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports. today4 March, 2025
insert_link South Africa Ntshavheni Urge AfriForum And Solidarity To Take Trump’s Offer If Unhappy in SA S.A's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has hit back at AfriForum and Solidarity, urging them to accept US president Donald Trump’s offer to resettle in America if they are unhappy in South Africa. Ntshavheni accused the organisations of spreading false claims about the Expropriation Act and undermining the country: today28 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Morning Biz News – 12 February 2025 Strengthening Namibia’s Oil & Gas Sector The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (Petrofund) and Single Buoy Moorings Offshore (SBM Offshore) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance capacity building in Namibia’s oil and gas sector. This collaboration underscores their commitment to developing a skilled workforce capable of excelling in the upstream petroleum industry. The agreement aims to provide specialized training and knowledge transfer to ensure Namibians benefit from the […] today12 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 World Netanyahu backs Trump’s proposal for US role in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for former US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the United States should explore taking control of the Gaza Strip. The comments came during a meeting at the White House, where Trump described Gaza as having the potential to become the “Riviera of the Middle East” and did not rule out deploying US troops to achieve this vision. […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa EFF Slams Trump’s Threat Over SA Land Policy To South Africa, where the EFF has condemned US president Donald Trump’s threat to cut foreign funding to South Africa over its land expropriation policy. Party leader Julius Malema says Trump's statement undermines South Africa’s sovereignty and warns that no threats will deter the government. He emphasises that the act aims to reduce reliance on foreign aid while addressing historical injustices: Meanwhile, the Solidarity Movement has called on the United […] today4 February, 2025
