Mahasha Rampedi

Jan 7, 2025 | atnews.co.za | Mahasha Rampedi

US President-elect Donald Trump is set to ignite new trade wars with some other countries, including China. His announcement on social media on 25 November 2024 that he would impose additional tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico came as no surprise.

Jan 6, 2025 | atnews.co.za | Mahasha Rampedi

South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary Solly Mapaila has defended the party’s decision to dump the ANC and contest elections independently, saying they sought to protect the revolution rather than act as observers when the Democratic Alliance (DA) has more influence in government than the communist party. He says the SACP wants to “tackle capital directly”, improve the lives of South Africans and strengthen the ANC-led alliance rather than weaken it, as critics claim.

Dec 30, 2024 | atnews.co.za | Mahasha Rampedi

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change recently concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, witnessing two weeks of intense debates among delegates from world countries on how best to save the planet. The conference discussed topics such as climate finance, adaptation measures, and the strategies to support communities hardest hit by climate change.

Dec 11, 2024 | atnews.co.za | Mahasha Rampedi

North West ANC Deputy Secretary and Education MEC Vinolia Motsumi has applied for an interdict against ward councillor Obakeng Kgonare and businessman Godfrey Moleko Mooketsi, alleging they defamed and threatened her political career. In court papers filed before the Mahikeng High Court last week, Motsumi denies threatening to castrate Kgonare and resurrect his mother, saying he fabricated stories about her after she turned down his demands for government tenders.

Dec 10, 2024 | atnews.co.za | Mahasha Rampedi

Zimbabwe’s sugarcane industry is embracing climate adaptation strategies to safeguard yields and expand production, aiming for a 100,000 metric tonne increase by 2030. This is reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS. Zimbabweans aim to raise sugarcane deliveries to mills from 500,000 to 600,000 tonnes by implementing climate-smart practices. New farmers are also emphasising the importance of learning from experienced counterparts to strengthen the sector.