# The government says the new 30-percent tariff imposed by the US could reduce South Africa’s economic growth by 0.2-percent. In a joint media briefing, the Ministries of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry and Competition expressed concern over the economic impact on key export sectors such as motor vehicles, citrus, and wine. Minister […]
# The Ministries of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry and Competition have announced a plan to support South African businesses hit by the new 30-percent US tariffs. Measures include an Export Support Desk, funding to boost local industries, and a special competition exemption allowing exporters to work together. Minister Parks Tau told the […]
# Die Suid-Afrikaans-gebore professor, Michele Dougherty, het geskiedenis gemaak deur die eerste vrou te word wat aangestel is as die Koninklike Sterrekundige in die 350-jarige geskiedenis van die Britse organisasie. Dougherty is gebore in KwaZulu-Natal en het haar liefde vir die ruimte onder die suidelike hemelruim ontdek. Haar baanbrekerwerk met NASA se Cassini-sending en Europa […]
# Hittegolwe wêreldwyd vererger en gebeur meer gereeld weens mensgemaakte klimaatsverandering, met Japan wat geen uitsondering is nie. Die stad Komatsu, in die sentrale streek van Ishikawa, het vandag ‘n nuwe rekord van 40,3-grade Celsius aangeteken. Toyama-stad, ook in die sentrale streek, het 39,8-grade Celsius aangeteken, die hoogste temperatuur sedert rekords begin hou is. Japan […]
# China issued its highest alert for rainstorms today, days after deadly deluges swept parts of Beijing and triggered a rare apology from under-prepared officials. The municipal weather service announced a red alert, the highest in a four-tier system, forecasting heavy rain until tomorrow morning. Most parts of the city are expected to see 100 […]
# Die regering sê hy sal Suid-Afrika se nasionale handelsbelange verdedig na die VSA se besluit om ‘n 30-persent-tarief op plaaslike uitvoere in te stel. Nagenoeg agt-persent van Suid-Afrika se totale uitvoere gaan na die VSA, wat dit die land se derde grootste handelsvennoot maak. In ‘n gesamentlike media-inligtingsessie het die minister van Internasionale Betrekkinge […]
# Government says it will defend South Africa’s national trade interests following the US’s decision to impose a 30-percent tariff on local exports. About eight-percent of South Africa’s total exports go to the US, making it the country’s third-largest trading partner. In a joint media briefing, International Relations and Cooperation minister, Ronald Lamola, said the […]
# The preparations for the Second Africa Climate Summit is underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Co-hosted by the African Union and Ethiopian government, the summit taking place from 8 to 10 September 2025, will focus on ‘Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development.’ Key goals include scaling renewable energy to 300-gigawatts […]
# South African-born professor Michele Dougherty has made history as the first woman appointed Astronomer Royal in the UK’s 350-year history. Born in KwaZulu-Natal, Dougherty’s journey began under southern skies, inspiring her passion for space. Her groundbreaking work on NASA’s Cassini mission and Europe’s Jupiter exploration earned her global recognition. She now holds one of […]
