Category BreakingNews

BBC News

South Africa’s coalition government faces instability as the ANC and DA clash over the national budget. The DA rejected the fiscal framework, calling for spending cuts, while the ANC rallied smaller parties to pass it. The DA is considering leaving the government, pending a court challenge. The coalition was formed after the ANC lost its majority in elections.
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BBC News

Donald Trump imposes 10% baseline tariff on most goods imported to the US, with higher rates for some countries. Concerns raised about impact on global economy and reduced supply of foreign goods in the US. Experts warn of potential dent in American consumer spending if tariffs remain in place.
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TimesLIVE

US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% reciprocal trade tariff on Lesotho, criticizing the country as unknown. Lesotho, with a GDP of $2bn, has a trade surplus with the US, mainly in diamonds and textiles. Trump’s new tariffs target global partners, citing retaliation for barriers on US goods. Lesotho charges 99% tariffs on American products.
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CNN

Excitement in Kigali, Rwanda for Global AI Summit on Africa as Cassava Technologies announces Africa’s first AI factory with Nvidia. Lack of computing power has hindered Africa’s AI growth, but new GPUs will drive innovation. Alliance4AI founder Alex Tsado highlights the importance of GPU access for accelerating progress in AI development across the continent.
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BusinessTech

President Ramaphosa expressed concern over the US imposing a 30% import tariff on South African goods. The Presidency stated the move hinders trade relations and shared prosperity. Trump cited trade imbalances for the tariffs, with South Africa charging 60% tariffs on US goods. The announcement caused market turmoil and raised worries among South African businesses.
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Al Jazeera

Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa faces intense opposition within his party over attempts to extend his rule to 2030, sparking protests and calls for his resignation. Recent dismissals of top security officials suggest he is trying to prevent a coup. The country has long been plagued by political and economic crises, with hyperinflation crippling the economy. Calls for change are growing louder.
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The Citizen

Kidnapping mastermind Faizel Charloos was arrested after fleeing court. Police used crime intelligence to track him down in Bela Bela. Charloos faces charges of contempt of court and kidnapping. He was due in court for a kidnapping case from 2022. Additional charges will be added, and he will appear with co-accused on April 9 for a bail application.
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Reuters

South Africa’s rand nears three-month low due to U.S. tariffs and budget vote uncertainty. Trading at 18.90 against the dollar, close to previous levels, after hitting 19.0150 earlier in the day, weakest since mid-January.
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Business Day

US imposes steep tariffs on African nations, likely ending Agoa trade deal meant to boost African economies. Countries like Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Botswana, and South Africa hit with high tariffs. Many already facing poverty, debt, and health challenges. Trump administration’s actions compound difficulties after cutting aid to Africa. Agoa trade accord set to expire in September, renewal unlikely.
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Daily Maverick

The GNU faces uncertainty as Presidency questions DA’s role after opposing Budget. President Ramaphosa to reflect on DA’s position, no rush to decide. DA heads to court after Budget vote.
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