Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland
Prominent EU countries have warned that a US military seizure of a territory in Nato could collapse the military alliance that Washington leads
By Reuters
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EU and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations
Von der Leyen, who met with Lula before heading to Asuncion for the signing, said the deal would create the largest free trade zone in the world.
By Reuters
Africa
Uganda’s Museveni wins re-election, opposition leader at large
Uganda’s electoral commission said Museveni had received just under 72% of the vote and his main challenger, Bobi Wine, 24%.
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DUMA GQUBULE | Mantashe’s comments spark outrage among unemployed citizens
The ANC’s economic missteps are linked to electoral decline.
By Duma Gqubule
Soccer
CAF president rejects accusation of FIFA influence
Motsepe rejects assertions of undue influence from Zurich and says CAF will go ahead with the Africa Cup of Nations every four years after 2028
By By Mark Gleeson
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SA-US ties still uncertain, even as Agoa returns
Agoa could still be overridden by executive orders or unilateral tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.
By Khulekani Magubane
B-BBEE on trial amid review
Business leaders say the policy has failed in its mission, while others are calling on the government to abandon affirmative action.
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Businesses that grow will not be those that shout the loudest, but those that solve the problem of being recognised and trusted
LEBO RADEBE | Keep Africa’s steel in African hands
Amsa can become a symbol not of decline, but of Africa reclaiming its industrial future
Flexible online schooling gains ground in SA
No longer a niche solution for crises, it now is part of the education ecosystem
PODCAST | AI ethics and the law: A wake-up call for South Africa’s legal profession
Johan Steyn argues that law firms cannot afford to wait for AI regulation before adopting ethical safeguards
PODCAST | Opportunities for investment in Africa’s fintech ecosystem
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Antonia Bothner, capital markets lead at Endeavor South Africa.
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