South Africa Says Distribution Is ‘Albatross’ of Power System
South Africa’s electricity distribution system is “an albatross” beset by fighting between the national power utility and municipalities
2023-08-27 19:50
Zimbabwe Leader Wins New Term, Monitors Says Vote was Flawed
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner of an election that observers said was deeply flawed, extending
2023-08-27 06:59
Slower US Job Growth to Support Fed Patience
Employment growth in the world’s largest economy probably cooled and wage increases moderated in August, suggesting a further
2023-08-27 05:22
Fed Latest: China Still Embedded in US Supply Chain, Paper Finds
China remains embedded in US supply chains even as American firms have taken steps to reduce direct imports
2023-08-26 22:52
Climate Change Is Helping Pests and Diseases Destroy Our Food
Pests and diseases are exacerbating crop shortages that have sent prices for goods like cocoa, olive oil and
2023-08-26 16:53
Political Dynasty Set to Extend 56-Year Rule in Oil-Rich Gabon
Gabon’s president, Ali Bongo, is expected to win reelection on Saturday, extending the 56-year stranglehold his family has
2023-08-26 14:26
Affirm Surges After New Merchant Deals Fuel Transactions
Affirm Holdings Inc. surged after reporting an increase in transactions on the buy now, pay later firm’s platforms
2023-08-26 01:46
Junk Offsets Are Feeding Wave of Greenwashing, Study Shows
Corporations relying on carbon credits to support their green claims now face “robust and credible” proof that the
2023-08-25 17:51
Russia’s Fuel Exports Head for 15-Month Low Amid Local Demand
Russia’s refined fuel exports are on course to slump to a 15-month low, amid strong domestic demand for
2023-08-25 17:17
IMF chief says Africa must do these three things to increase trade
Africa's growth has been sluggish in recent years, but IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva believes new opportunities lie ahead.
2023-08-25 16:50
Asia Stocks Echo Wall Street Decline Before Powell: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks fell after a selloff on Wall Street while Treasury yields stabilized after further upward pressure as
2023-08-25 10:49
BRICS Is Too ‘Beautiful’ to Change
The acronym was simply too good to lose: BRICS. “BRIC, ” the original turn of phrase, was coined
2023-08-25 02:19