The Heat: BRICS Expansion

China and India are the world’s most populated nations.  Along with Brazil, Russia, and South Africa, the five emerging economies make up the BRICS group. It accounts for 40 percent of the world’s population and around 25 percent of the global G-D-P. Now, the group is inviting new members – with Iran and Argentina formally applying for membership. […]

SARB announces 75 basis points hike: Analysis

South Africa’s Central Bank raised its main lending rate by a more than expected 75 basis points to 5.5 per cent. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Patrick Buthelezi, Economist, Sanlam Investments, Professor Patrick Bond, from the University of Johannesburg’s Department of Sociology and Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec.

Powell testifies to Congress on the economy and how the Fed plans to fight inflation — 6/23/22

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on the U.S. monetary policy and the state of the economy. In remarks for the Senate Banking Committee a day prior, Powell said the Fed understands the “the hardship high inflation is causing. We are strongly committed to bringing inflation back […]

2022 Afreximbank Annual Meetings: Africa Under the Storm of External Shocks and Internal Changes

The official opening of the Afreximbank 29th Annual Meetings took place in Cairo, Egypt on Thursday 16 June. We bring you the opening statement of Afreximbank President, Prof Benedict Oramah, and a panel discussion on Africa Under the Storm of External Shocks and Internal Changes.

Federal Reserve Chair Powell testifies on monetary policy before Senate committee — 3/3/22

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is back on Capitol Hill on Thursday to deliver his semiannual economic assessment to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. He told a House committee Wednesday to expect rate increases ahead but noted the implications for the U.S. economy from the Ukraine war are “highly uncertain.” » […]

Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies before Congress on monetary policy and economy — 3/2/22

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell appears before the House Financial Services Committee to present the semiannual monetary policy report and discuss the state of the U.S. economy. Powell still sees interest rate hikes coming, but noted Wednesday that the Russia-Ukraine war has injected uncertainty into the outlook. In remarks prepared for dual appearances this week […]

Six African countries to receive mRNA Covid-19 technology

Six African countries have been chosen to establish their own mRNA vaccine production, the World Health Organization said Friday, with the continent largely shut out of access to Covid jabs. READ MORE : https://www.africanews.com/2022/02/18/six-african-countries-to-receive-mrna-covid-19-technology Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent. Africanews is available in English and […]

EU-AU Summit I Announcement of the first recipients of mRNA technology

The World Health Organisation, along with the Presidency of the European Council, the Presidency of France and the Presidency of South Africa, have held a press conference to announce the first recipients of mRNA technology on the African continent as part of the global mRNA technology transfer hub located in Cape Town. The event took […]

6th EU-AU Summit I President Ramaphosa, Naledi Pandor spoke to the SABC

The World Health Organisation, along with the Presidency of the European Council, the Presidency of France and the Presidency of South Africa, will hold a press conference to announce the first recipients of mRNA technology on the African continent as part of the global mRNA technology transfer hub located in Cape Town. The event will […]

2022 Academic Year | University of Free State students oppose mandatory COVID-19 vaccination

Registration at the University of the Free State is still under way for first year students after it was extended from its closing date of Monday last week. The university has introduced a mandatory vaccination policy and all students will be required to produce vaccination confirmation to access the institution’s three campuses. The South African […]

PBS NewsHour full episode, Feb. 15, 2022

Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine is still possible despite Moscow’s claims that it’s pulling back some of its troops. Then, we look at the life and legal work of a California judge who appears to be on a short list for the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy. Also, African […]

AU Summit | African Union postpones debate on Israel's observer status: Adv. Sipho Mantula

The African Union has postponed a debate on Israel’s observer status. For further analysis on this issue, we are now joined by African Affairs analyst, Advocate Sipho Mantula. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews #Coronavirus #COVID19News #Covid-19Vaccination #Vaccine on Social Media.