Two imminent inquiries must clarify whether the minister was motivated by valid concerns or improper political motives. At his dramatic 6 July media briefing, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made several allegations that raise serious questions about the role of corrupt politicians and police in facilitating organised crime in South Africa. The allegations will…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Monday aimed at eliminating cashless bail for arrested suspects in Washington, D.C., a senior White House official said. The official said the executive order could threaten to withhold federal funding or government-backed project approvals if the district does not end the policy, which allows…
For too long, Africa’s agency has been exercised defensively: managing expectations, preserving stability, reacting to external scripts. The continent has copied political systems from other countries and prioritised economic choices that would meet external obligations, such as repaying debt. This posture was understandable immediately following independence in African states. At that time, the world was…
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images The crypto market jumped Thursday on excitement that bitcoin and other digital assets could soon be coming to 401(k) retirement plans. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that would allow 401(k) accounts to invest in alternative assets, including private equity, real estate and digital…
Possessing, distributing or creating child sexual abuse material is illegal. Meta has shut down several WhatsApp and Instagram accounts in compliance with a court order over sexually explicit content being shared via the social media channel. The Facebook parent company says it will continue to engage with law enforcement over the use of its apps…
Africa is intensifying its calls for reforms to the global financial system, arguing that the current standards for accessing international concessional finance and building competitive financial institutions remain under the control of outdated frameworks that disadvantage the continent. During the African Union Commission’s 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting held in Malabo, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali…
Whether or not Africa is ready for a new world order, it must prepare to take its place in it, President Paul Kagame has said. The Head of State was speaking on Friday, July 4, during a media engagement with journalists on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation. Reacting to the idea…
NewsFeed US President Donald Trump signed an executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria and requesting a review of terrorism designations related to the nation. Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna looks at how the decision aims to facilitate rebuilding post-war Syria. Published On 1 Jul 20251 Jul 2025
Washington — President Trump is expected to sign an executive order soon to ease sanctions on Syria, two sources familiar with the anticipated order tell CBS News. The expected executive order comes after Mr. Trump announced in May during a trip to the Middle East that the U.S. would lift all sanctions on the country….
Shoprite Group’s Sixty60 platform has added pet food and other pet products to its catalogue through an alliance with Petshop Science. Petshop Science, a chain of pet stores owned by the JSE-listed retail giant, will now offer same-day delivery – in scheduled 60-minute timeslots – of even the heaviest bags of dog food. “Customers will…
