South Africa’s corruption makes it a risk to the global financial system
President Trump took the world by surprise when he cut off U.S. foreign aid to South Africa earlier this year. In a February executive order, he cited Pretoria’s “aggressive positions towards the United States and its allies, including accusing Israel, not Hamas, of genocide in the International Court of Justice, and reinvigorating its relations with […]
One court case could break South Africa’s economy
If the government is allowed to expropriate land without compensation in South Africa, then the land might be free, but everyone in the country will pay the cost through a decline in living standards. The expropriation of land without compensation at market value will scare off investment, hobbling South Africa’s economic growth further. Sam BusaURL
HGTV names 40 most charming small downtowns across America
HGTV has released its list of the most charming small towns in America, showcasing 40 towns from across the country “that invite you in and encourage you to stay and explore.” Many downtown areas on the list include historic buildings, incredible views, charming shops and excellent restaurants. Some notable small-town downtowns on the list include: […]
Major bank taking on Eskom in South Africa
Investec has become one of the first major banks in South Africa to enter the electricity market after the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) granted it a trading licence. The licence allows the bank to source its own power from renewable projects and trade electricity over Eskom’s transmission and distribution networks. This marks […]
The ENTIRE History of the United States of America
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Exploring the railways that shaped south central Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -In the modern era, Americans typically use cars to get from point A to point B, but before cars existed, trains were one of the most common ways to make long-distance travel a reality. Railroad history in south central Kentucky dates back to 1836 with the Bowling Green Portage Railroad, which […]
Trump’s G20 no-show: US blasts group at UN meeting for ‘drifting’ away
The United States used Thursday’s Group of 20 foreign ministers’ meeting to attack the forum, accusing it of drifting from its economic mission towards social issues and dashing South Africa’s hopes that US President Donald Trump would attend its annual summit in November. Rather than embracing the Johannesburg gathering – the first on African soil […]
Six Essential Legal Steps Before You Leave South Africa
Leaving South Africa for a new life abroad is exciting, but the legal details you leave behind can cause stress if they are not handled correctly. Whether you are moving to the United States or another country, taking care of these key items will give you peace of mind and protect you from future complications. […]
What to know about Trump’s H-1B visa shake-up
President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas caused a flurry of confusion among companies that use the visa program, as well as among immigrant workers and countries around the world, as they tried to gauge its impact. Here’s what we know about the new changes and how they will affect […]
South Africa has not had a functioning embassy in Washington for over 10 years
C5 Capital CEO Andre Pienaar stated that South Africa has not had a functioning embassy in Washington for 10 years, seriously hampered its diplomatic ties with the United States. C5 Capital, a specialist venture capital firm that invests in cybersecurity, space and energy security, with offices in Washington, DC, London, Luxembourg and Vienna. Apart from […]