The long-term effects on energy and commodity markets of the strait being closed for the past two months will be profound, but the most alarming dimension of this crisis is not energy, but food.
President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that it should “get smart soon” and capitulate to Washington’s demands for tight controls on its nuclear programme, as a US naval blockade turned the screws on Iran’s economy.
A new Africa nature transition roadmap shows improved grazing, fire management and farming could unlock major carbon reductions while strengthening food security and livelihoods
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe thunderstorms that could result in damage to property, infrastructure and animals in parts of the Free State, North West and Northern Cape on Thursday, while damaging conditions are expected between Richards Bay and Kosi Bay.
A 69-year-old doctor has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and inappropriately touching four female patients at a public hospital in Madadeni, Newcastle, where he works.
The ANC in the Eastern Cape will press ahead with its appeal against an interim interdict that halted its 10th provincial elective conference, despite the party’s national leadership withdrawing from the application.
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