Geopolitical instability does not necessarily undermine trade and investments, economic alignment can weather the storm of volatility
The United Nations Charter prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state, the only recognised exception being self-defence in response to an armed attack
US President Donald Trump warned members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard to lay down their arms or face ‘certain death’.
Minerals Minister Gwede Mantashe says the country faces challenges in developing an effective system for exploration and mining licences
The uncritical cheerleaders for the West cannot be taken seriously until they acknowledge that the West supports and collaborates with authoritarian regimes such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt
But insisting that borders are absolutely sacred under all circumstances brings its own dangers
Critically, we are looking at connecting real capital to real needs. When a green bond enables a utility company to invest in clean energy, it means more households can access affordable energy
The increase was largely driven by exports, which surged 40.5% to $18.6 billion, reflecting rising global demand
A Special Investigating Unit investigation is focused on employees of defence firms suspected of passing on military intellectual property
In a world rushing toward automation, one city’s cultural celebration reminds us that connection, spirit and story are still our most vital technologies
In 2023, South Africa sold nearly R88 million worth of arms to the United Arab Emirates, to support a paramilitary group in Sudan
Somaliland’s strategic value in the Horn of Africa means the repercussions of such a decision would be far-reaching
The reluctance not only to deploy private counsel but to follow their advice has proved a recurring theme in state capture cases
The fight for climate justice must include the people who are most affected, including those in the Arab region
The country’s ambassadors to Canada and the United Arab Emirates have been expelled from those countries
US peace talks to end the 16-month war in the country have yielded no concrete results
Both sides are accused of war crimes, and millions of people have been displaced and face famine in 14 areas of civil war in the country
Much is at stake for the wealthy, US-friendly Gulf states, whose expensive economic diversification plans rely on a peaceful environment for business and tourism
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