NEW WAVE OF GANG VIOLENCE DEVASTATES HAITI, ELECTIONS IN 2026 UNLIKELY
Over this past weekend, Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince was hit by a new wave of violence carried out by rival gangs, which took place near the Toussaint Louverture international airport and displaced hundreds of residents from their homes, burned down houses, and wounded many. Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) had to evacuate its hospital […]
WE MUST HAVE THE WISDOM TO CHANGE OUR AXIOMS — DUMP GEOPOLITICS!
All eyes are on China as U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to begin a two-day state visit which many are hoping will provide some stability in a world situation that grows more chaotic and dangerous by the day. With topics high on the agenda such as bilateral trade (Trump arrives with a high-level business delegation) […]
BLACKROCK INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, address the opening of the BlackRock Infrastructure Investment Conference in Cape Town, engaging with key global investors. The conference forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen investor relations, following the 6th South Africa Investment Conference held on 31 March 2026, which mobilised substantial investment […]
CHINA OPENS THE GATES: WHAT ZERO TARIFFS MEAN FOR AFRICA
China’s decision to remove tariffs on imports from almost every African country marks one of the most significant developments in modern Africa–China relations. At a time when the global economy is becoming increasingly fragmented by trade wars, sanctions, and protectionist policies, Beijing is positioning itself as a defender of open trade and deeper cooperation with […]