The price of coal soared in 2023, reaching almost $300 a ton in parts of Europe. And it fell back just as fast to half that, and less in some regions. There’s always a spike in demand over the northern winter when homes and factories need heating, but last year was special. You see, Russia… Continue reading If Russian Sanctions Are Working, Why Are Our Mineral Prices So Low?
Author: SAVIOUS KWINIKA
Zimbabweans’ Fears of Deportation From South Africa Allayed
THOUSANDS of Zimbabweans living legally in South Africa but whose permits are nearing expiration, must not panic. Not only because the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has extended thevalidity of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) by a further six months. In fact, there are legal alternatives for Zimbabwean nationals and their employers, according to a… Continue reading Zimbabweans’ Fears of Deportation From South Africa Allayed
Nkwe Invests Over R50 Million In Mining Community Projects
NKWE Platinum Limited has spent R53 million ($2,675 million) in a community empowerment initiative in South Africa’s northernmost Limpopo province. Initiatives include contracts awarded to communities and local businesses, such as R7,6 million for the site preparation work for the box cut in 2021, and R36 million of crushers material supply, tipper truck and diesel… Continue reading Nkwe Invests Over R50 Million In Mining Community Projects
Land Secured For Zambia’s Siavonga Convention Centre
PLANS to build a convention centre to host international conferences in Siavonga have received a major boost after the local town council secured land for the construction. The facility would enhance the growth of the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) which is a lucrative part of tourismacross the globe. “We need to build a… Continue reading Land Secured For Zambia’s Siavonga Convention Centre
SA Won’t Yield To Western Pressure On Foreign Policy – Ramaphosa
SOUTH Africa will not take sides in a contest between global powers, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said as he hit out at critics accusing his country of siding with Russia in the war with Ukraine. Ramaphosa was writing in his weekly letter, days after the United States envoy in South Africa accused the African National… Continue reading SA Won’t Yield To Western Pressure On Foreign Policy – Ramaphosa
Economist: SA Maize Exports To China Not A Political Stance
AN economist has dismissed claims China’s increased maize imports from South Africa are a “political posture” by the Asian powerhouse to replace the United States. Some media have made the claims after China bought 108 104 tonnes of maize from South Africa in the last week of March and the first fewweeks of April 2023.… Continue reading Economist: SA Maize Exports To China Not A Political Stance
SACP Demands Expulsion of US Ambassador
THE South African Communist Party (SACP) has called on the government to expel the United States (US) ambassador, Reuben Brigety II, following his claims the host country sent arms to Russia, in its conflict with Ukraine. At a press briefing he addressed on Thursday, Brigety accused South Africa of “arming Russia with a vessel that… Continue reading SACP Demands Expulsion of US Ambassador
Increased Threat of IT Supply Chain Attacks
RESEARCHERS have discovered a series of attacks by a new malware, supposedly developed by the infamous OilRig Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group active in the Middle East and Turkiye for over a decade. The group is known for targeting high-profile government entities across Africa, the Middle East and Turkiye for cyber espionage purposes. Kaspersky Researchers… Continue reading Increased Threat of IT Supply Chain Attacks
COVID-19 declared over but world not out of the woods
THE coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared over as a global health emergency. However it will be folly for any individual or country to let down their guard as the declaration does not mean the virus has ended. Last Friday, the international community heaved a collective sigh of relief as Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of… Continue reading COVID-19 declared over but world not out of the woods
Embattled South Africa marks Freedom Day
SOUTH Africa commemorated 29 years of self-rule in the wake of an incessant energy crisis, millions beset by unemployment, crime and the scourge of gender-based violence. President Cyril Ramaphosa conceded to the challenges as he addressed the nation from the town of Matlosana in the North West province on Thursday. April 27 is marked yearly… Continue reading Embattled South Africa marks Freedom Day