The economics of Trump’s threats
President Donald Trump has threatened to stop all aid to Pakistan if Islamabad, according to him, does not forthwith stop providing safe havens to Afghan Taliban, especially the Haqqanis. The…
President Donald Trump has threatened to stop all aid to Pakistan if Islamabad, according to him, does not forthwith stop providing safe havens to Afghan Taliban, especially the Haqqanis. The…
During pre-election debates in September last year, Obama said “We’ve blunted the Taliban’s momentum in Afghanistan, and in 2014, our longest war will be over.” While the first clause was…
The prospect of South Africa’s first coalition government of the post-apartheid era is likely to keep markets jittery for months, but the weakened ANC party could soothe some nerves by…
If there’s one thing the parties competing in next week’s South African general election don’t want to talk about, it’s bussing in supporters to fill out huge stadium rallies. If…
"As treasurer of my stokvel, I had to go to the bank almost every day to find out what is happening," said Annah Muambadzi, 65, of the panic that gripped…
Last week, South Africa’s Jacob Zuma lost the internal struggle within his party and was forced out of the presidency. Cyril Ramaphosa led a successful factional fight to oust Zuma…
The beginning of 2016 has displayed a rather gloomy projection of the global economy. The apparent slowdown in the Chinese economy is generating ripples in stock markets across the world.…
The toxic legacy of colonialism in Africa has stirred up a heated debate in Britain involving a prestigious Oxford University college, some high-powered alumni and a student campaign boosted by…
As South Africa gears up to the May 7 election, politicians on the campaign trail have begun to tap into the issue of race in their scramble for votes. The…
Trump is back, marking a historic moment not only for the United States but also for its global partnerships. His return to the White House comes after a tumultuous political…