Hormuz chokepoint puts Africa’s food security at risk
Disruptions in global fertiliser supply are exposing a long-overlooked weakness in agricultural policy. Yet, despite the risks, Africa has the resources needed to address this […]
South Africa
Energy Crisis Disrupts Daily Life, Forests, and Conservation Across Africa and South Asia
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Not long ago, preparing dinner was simple for Brenda Obare. With a quick turn of a knob, a steady blue flame […]
Government Links Fuel Shortages to Panic Buying in South Africa
South Africa’s Cabinet has pointed to panic buying and fuel hoarding as the primary reasons behind fuel shortages at petrol stations across the country. According […]
South Africa and China Strengthen Trade Partnership Amid Global Uncertainty: Expert Insights
JOHANNESBURG, March 28 — South Africa and China are actively pursuing the expansion of bilateral trade in response to ongoing global economic uncertainty, according to […]
South Africa Reportedly Dropped from G7 Summit Amid U.S. Pressure
South Africa’s presidency has indicated that an invitation for President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the upcoming G7 Summit has been withdrawn by France, reportedly following […]
South Africa Assures Stable Fuel Supply Despite Low Reserves, Warns of Potential Price Surge Amid Middle East Tensions
JOHANNESBURG, March 26 — South Africa has confirmed that its fuel supply remains stable despite relatively low strategic reserves, even as escalating tensions in the […]
WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran Warns of Hormuz Shutdown Amid US Tensions; Kenya Grants Amnesty; South Africa Imposes Steel Tariffs
Global tensions escalate as Iran threatens Hormuz closure amid widening conflict Iran has sharply escalated its warnings over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with the […]
Iran Strikes Gulf Oil and Gas Sites: Energy Markets Disrupted — What Does It Mean for South Africa?
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the economic repercussions are extending far beyond the region. In particular, the ongoing conflict involving the United States, […]
How the Oil Shock Is Jeopardising South Africa’s Economic Recovery
South Africa’s already fragile economic recovery is facing renewed pressure following a sharp surge in global oil prices, triggered by escalating conflict involving Iran. The […]
How the Middle East Conflict Is Driving Oil Prices Higher and Impacting Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa
The recent escalation in the Middle East conflict—triggered by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on 28 February 2026—has significantly disrupted global oil supply chains. […]