US warns allies not to use Chinese satellites for civilian communications systems
The United States is urging other countries to avoid doing business with Chinese satellite companies amid fears that such contracts fuel military development and help Beijing gather sensitive intelligence from allies. A leaked memo from the US State Department warned…
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.
US nuclear power plant to use AI to increase efficiency
California’s last remaining nuclear energy plant is harnessing artificial intelligence to make its processes more efficient. AI computer systems have been installed to help navigate billions of pages of documents required to manage nuclear facilities under US federal law. The…
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.
The US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran ahead of crucial nuclear talks
The United States issued fresh sanctions on Iran just days before talks between Washington and the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme. The US Treasury designated five entities and one individual based in Iran for their support of the country’s…
Unfair resource deals never last, expert warns amid US-Ukraine, DRC critical minerals talks
The history of major resource agreements is rife with examples of deals being renegotiated or annulled without compensation.
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.
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.
