Politics
South African coalition party says US trade deal may hinge on race policies
The government of South Africa, Africa’s biggest economy, has tried for months to negotiate a trade deal with Washington but failed to reach agreement before Trump’s deadline.
US Backs Eswatini’s Crackdown on Dirty Money
“Eswatini’s progress sets a strong example for the region, and we are hopeful this workshop will build on that momentum,” Hodges told delegates.
Decentralisation: A Double-Edged Sword Poised to Close Eswatini’s Wealth Gap
When properly executed, decentralisation could foster greater local economic participation and better resource allocation, potentially unlocking investment.
E1.2 billion policy launched to close Eswatini’s skills gap
Eswatini has unveiled a E1.2 billion plan to tackle one of its biggest economic headaches, the mismatch of what young people are studying and jobs available.
Solomon Islands blocks US, China, Taiwan from Pacific’s top political meeting
Three island states have diplomatic ties with Taiwan and not China and they are concerned that Taiwanese officials would be blocked from entering the country.