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Linda van Tilburg

Western allies’ strategic shift away from Russian uranium 

The US is encountering challenges in securing uranium supplies, with some traditional sources becoming increasingly unstable.

Less aggressive stance on Israel and improved US relations expected from South Africa

A pullback from South Africa’s close alliances with China and russia militarily is also anticipated with an alignment closer to the United States.

Health care prime target for cyber attackers due to potential high ransom payouts 

Two national health services, the NHS in the United Kingdom and the National Health Laboratory Services in South Africa, responsible for blood tests, have been targeted by cyber attackers in quick succession. Health care services are prime targets as the data they hold is highly valuable data.

Africa leaders want to fortify info space against Russian propaganda

African leaders from every corner of the continent have voiced growing concern about the destabilising effects of this disinformation on their countries, said Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, at an African Chiefs of Defence Conference in Botswana

Ramaphosa’s GNU: ANC-DA checks and balances, confidence in Holomisa for Defence

Prof. Venter said Ramaphosa’s structuring of the Cabinet, with DA deputy ministers in ANC-led ministries and vice versa, introduces a system of internal checks and balances.

Bolivian ‘old school coup’: Military’s influence in economies a greater regional threat, says Dr. Christopher Sabatini

It’s inspiring being a student of Latin America during the 80s and 90s that people stood up so clearly and so unanimously denouncing this coup. I think that’s very positive. We need to recognise that. This is not the 1970s in which militaries can intervene with impunity.

Iran’s bid for Nigerien uranium mining licence triggers nuclear fears

Iran and Niger cemented a secret ‘yellow cake’ uranium deal in late April for the delivery of 300 tons of uranium in exchange for drones-and-surface to air missiles.  

Announcement of South Africa’s GNU is imminent, says DA negotiator Tony Leon

It doesn’t have to be exact numbers, but it’s got to reflect the fact that the DA is a 22% party and not a 2% party. And the fact that the ANC is a 40% party and not a 70% party.

‘Radicals’ in DA and ANC threaten South Africa’s GNU, but Middle Ground could lead the way

There are voices in both the ANC and the DA, according to an analyst who is not far from each other in the negotiations process. 

South Africa’s GNU talks hits deadlock as positions harden

Negotiators who hunkered down to reach an agreement on the Cabinet and roles in Ramaphosa’s government appear to have hit a deadlock.