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.
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.
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.
Mnangagwa to engage Trump administration at World Bank meeting for US reset
A Zimbabwean delegation is set to meet representatives of President Trump’s administration on the sidelines of the World Bank meeting scheduled for 21–26 April, according to Washington sources.
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.
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.
US-South Africa relations under fire: Congressman introduces bill targeting anti-US alliances and ANC leaders
US Congressman Ronnie Jackson has called for a full review of US-South Africa relations and seeks to identify ANC leaders for the imposition of sanctions.
Agreement reached for South African soldier withdrawal from DRC, but potential obstacles loom
The SADC mission was supposedly intended to neutralise M23, yet it was instead neutralised by M23. If that isn’t a failure, I don’t know what is. So, at the mission level and the national level, it’s a defeat.
“Rebel groups in Africa have better equipment than SANDF,” says defence analyst as precarious state of Air Force is revealed
South Africa’s defence capabilities have reached a critical low raising serious concerns about the nation’s ability to defend itself, protect its 3,000 km coastline, manage its land borders, and provide regional stability.
