Category BreakingNews

BBC News

Colombian President Petro and US President Trump clash over migrant deportations. Petro denies entry to US military deportation flights, prompting Trump to impose 25% tariffs on Colombian goods, escalating to 50% in a week. Petro retaliates with 25% tariffs on the US. Trump announces travel ban and visa revocations on Colombian officials and allies.

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BBC News

Rebels from the M23 movement claim to have seized control of Goma in DR Congo’s east, prompting thousands to flee. Reports of rebels patrolling the city’s streets emerged after clashes with the Congolese army. Rwanda is accused of supporting the rebels, leading to calls for a ceasefire and an emergency summit. M23 has gained control of eastern DR Congo since 2021.

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AP News

President Trump urges Arab nations to accept more Palestinian refugees from Gaza to create a clean slate. He ends ban on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, citing their purchase. Trump’s pro-Israel stance remains strong.

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Daily Maverick

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni faces resignation after a “repugnant” tender scandal during her time as municipal manager. The Hawks have completed their investigation, and the National Prosecuting Authority is preparing charges. Ntshavheni’s predecessor stepped down to clear his name in a similar situation.

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Al Jazeera

The US and Colombia engage in tit-for-tat tariffs over migrant deportations. Trump imposes 25% emergency tariff on all Colombian imports, escalating to 50%. Colombia retaliates with tariffs up to 50%. Trump announces visa restrictions and sanctions on Colombian officials and their families. Trump vows more actions if Colombia does not comply with deportations.

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France 24

Colombia agrees to accept deported citizens on US military aircraft after Trump threatens tariffs. President Petro initially resisted, but later backed down. Trump demanded unrestricted acceptance of all illegal aliens from Colombia. Colombia’s Foreign Minister confirmed the agreement. Trump’s administration sees this as a win for US sovereignty.

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BusinessTech

South Africans are downsizing properties for various reasons, including financial benefits and lifestyle changes. Downsizing to estates and complexes may come with higher costs, but offers amenities and convenience. Estate living is popular for its live-work-play environment, security, and access to various facilities. Downsizing trend not only for retirees but also for those seeking to benefit from property investments.

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YouTube

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Botswana’s President Duma Boko discussed Africa’s economy, governance, and intra-African trade with CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters, emphasizing the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.

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CNBC

China’s DeepSeek AI lab has caused concern in Silicon Valley with its cost-effective AI models outperforming top American counterparts. The lab’s large-language model, developed in just two months for less than $6 million, has raised questions about the US’s AI dominance. DeepSeek’s model surpassed Meta’s Llama 3.1, OpenAI’s GPT-4o, and Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 3.5 in third-party tests.

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CNBC AFRICA

South Africa’s coal exports from RBCT increased by 10% to 52.08 million tons in 2024, the highest in three years, due to improved freight rail performance. Transnet’s capacity issues led to a decline in exports in previous years. Some exporters noted better rail performance in 2024. Asia received the majority of exports, with India and Pakistan as key importers. Shipments to Europe declined to 3.54 million tons in 2024.

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