ADM MIKE HEWITT: How Trump will end Ukraine war and force Putin to negotiate
Trump could bring an earlier end to war in Ukraine.
ANC enticed by incentives from rogue states, claims Helen Zille
It is extraordinary that they keep defending these countries and doing their bidding when there’s absolutely no trade and no investment advantage for South Africa.
Offer Putin “graceful exit” from Ukraine war
Adm Mike Hewitt: If we don’t create an exit strategy for Putin, we’re not going to find an end state to the war in Ukraine.
Putin to fortify alliances and boost sanction evasion at BRICS summit
Putin is aiming to construct a financial payment system under BRICS, independent of US influence, to counter sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
ANC hardliners resurge in South Africa, Russia ties set to intensify
South Africa’s flirting with Putin expected to escalate at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia from 22-24 October.
US-China collaboration in space is possible, Sian Proctor
The collective effort of nations in constructing the International Space Station (ISS) demonstrates the immense potential for cooperative ventures in space.
Ukraine boosts military innovation to confront Russian hostilities independently
Ukraine is creating a new military industrial complex to strengthen its defence capability and reduce reliance on Western Allies.
30-year high in SA business confidence, but hinges on GNU “doing right things”
I had to search over 37 years to find a time when we saw such a positive change in attitude. The last time this occurred at a similar level was when the IFP announced its participation in the 1994 election,
Israel’s Lebanon attacks is taking focus away from hostages, says families
The hostages have been forgotten and there had been an “abject failure of international diplomacy” in securing a hostage return deal.
Zelensky courts Ramaphosa & BRICS leaders for second peace summit
A clear articulation of its principles and coherent positioning will make South Africa a strong advocate for dialogue and cooperation and cooperation at a time of multi-polar factionalism.
