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Russian debt default ‘imminent’ – Fitch
Credit ratings agency Fitch says Russia will soon be unable to pay its debts. Fitch Ratings downgraded its view of the country’s government debt, warning
Oil-ban threat prompts Russian warning on Europe’s gas supply
Moscow has warned that it might close off its main gas pipeline to Germany if the West follows through on threats to ban Russian crude
US students reluctant to discuss controversial topics – survey
Nearly two thirds of college students in the United States are reluctant to discuss at least one of a sample of key topics, including politics,
BRICS bank ceases transacting with Russia
The New Development Bank, an initiative of the Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa group, has put a hold on new transactions with Russia.
Ramaphosa defends SA’s abstention from UN vote on Ukraine
President Cyril Ramaphosa has said an insufficient emphasis on ‘the call for meaningful engagement’ was the reason for South Africa abstaining from last week’s United
Glencoe farmer Simpson out on bail
Garth Simpson, the Glencoe farmer accused of killing a 17-year old neighbour in a dispute over cattle, has been granted bail of R10 000. This came
Shell had ‘no alternative’ but to buy Russian crude oil
Fuel giant Shell has defended its decision to buy a cargo of Russian crude oil despite the invasion and bombardment of Ukraine. According to the
Transnet loses R5bn for Exxaro
Exxaro, the largest supplier of coal to Eskom, suffered about R5bn in lost export sales due to bottlenecks in South Africa’s rail network, according to
RTIA board members cream it
Within seven months of being appointed, board members at the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) had been paid an average of R770,000 each. For this
Thousands of Americans volunteer to resist invasion – Ukraine
The Ukrainian Embassy in Washington DC has told the Voice of America that an estimated 3 000 Americans have answered Ukraine’s call for foreign volunteers