VAT standoff and Trump pressure drive Ramaphosa toward more inclusive power sharing
The ANC has lost its exclusive control over public finances and will now have to collaborate with opposition parties in the GNU on policy decisions, including foreign affairs.
MTN’s US terrorism lawsuits may put Accenture and Deloitte at risk
MTN’s partners, including the reputable firms Deloitte and Accenture, may face legal scrutiny if the telecoms company’s involvement in operations in Iran is deemed substantial.
Up to 20 ex-SAS soldiers are facing murders charges for the shooting of IRA terrorists 30-years ago
At least 20 former members of the SAS who shot dead armed IRA gunmen more than 30 years ago are facing murder charges, National Security News can reveal. Details of the potential prosecutions have been disclosed in a letter sent to every…
Ramaphosa diplomatic stature boosted by Zelensky and hint of thawing US relations
In terms of the diplomacy and the nuance around discussions on Ukraine and the peace process, South Africa has been elevated to quite an important position.”
Axiom Space appoints former Google executive as new CEO
Axiom Space has appointed a former Google Cloud executive as its new Chief Executive Officer. Tejpaul Bhatia takes the helm after serving as the space firm’s Chief Revenue Officer since 2021, replacing co-founder Dr Kam Ghaffarian, who will remain as…
Industry chiefs have launched a new defence taskforce to align investment with national prosperity
Business leaders have launched a new task force aimed at unlocking the potential of the UK’s defence sector to drive long-term national growth, innovation, and economic resilience. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) launched a new Defence & Economic Growth Taskforce last…
Critical mineral supply is emerging as a new threat to energy security
Protecting the supply of critical minerals vital to the renewables market is an emerging threat to energy security, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned. Dr Fatih Birol told a high-level conference on global energy security that while…
Do microscopic organisms hold the key to long-range space missions?
Scientists will be sending a batch of microscopic organisms into space in the hope that studies will help prepare astronauts for future interstellar travel. The animals, called tardigrades, will accompany astronauts on the next Axiom Space multinational mission to the…
Reset relations with Israel, urges leading South African think tank
As South Africa encounters a significant setback in its genocide case against Israel, the Brenthurst Foundation, a prominent South African think tank, has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government to reset its relations with Israel. The Israeli government has successfully secured…
US warns allies not to use Chinese satellites for civilian communications systems
The United States is urging other countries to avoid doing business with Chinese satellite companies amid fears that such contracts fuel military development and help Beijing gather sensitive intelligence from allies. A leaked memo from the US State Department warned…
