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…
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…
