UK sanctions Swedish gangster linked to Iran
Britain has sanctioned a Swedish gangster accused of working for Iran to carry out attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe. Rawa Majid, 39, known as the “Kurdish Fox”, has been linked to an attack on the Israeli embassy…
MTN faces setback as South African Court greenlights Iran bribery case
South Africa’s highest appeal court has ruled that a Turkish telecoms group claiming MTN bribed Iranian officials for a lucrative mobile phone licence may proceed its $4.2 billion damages claim.
US-brokered DRC-Rwanda peace deal sparks hope, but mining interests may attract new players
Observers have expressed concern that a focus on strategic minerals could attract additional stakeholders and complicate negotiations.
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…
