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.
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.”
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…
Zimbabwe land compensation claims disputed by dispossessed white farmers
Zimbabwe’s claims of progress in compensating white commercial farmers have been described as misleading by a body representing the majority of the 4,500 affected farmers.
Ramaphosa must strike urgent deal with Trump “if it wants to survive,” says leading analyst
If the ANC wants to survive in South Africa, it must conclude a deal with the Trump Administration.
Things could get a lot worse for South Africa than targeted sanctions and tariffs, says leading think tank
The Trump administration actions against South Africa could escalate significantly and include a range of tools that the US might employ if the ANC fails to enact substantive change.
Critical minerals scramble is Africa’s once-in-a-generation opportunity, says resource expert
We’ve cracked open the possibilities for deals between countries, which could be highly positive for Africa. However, we also need to remain vigilant, as some of the more negative scenarios could actually exacerbate conflict.
