Statistics South Africa released its latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey, which revealed that more women than men are unemployed. South Africans weighed in.
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Yemen rebels hit cargo ship in latest Red Sea attack
Yemen's Huthi rebels struck a cargo ship in the Red Sea on Friday, causing a fire on deck in the latest of a near-daily series of attacks in the commercially vital waterway. - 'Threat to commercial shipping' - Sullivan, speaking on a visit to Tel Aviv, said the Huthis were threatening freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, which is vital for oil and goods shipments.
Russian central bank raises key interest rate to 16% to counter inflation
Russia's central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate to 16 percent, announcing a fifth hike since summer in a bid to fight accelerating inflation. Analysts expected the increase as the central bank repeatedly stated its priority to fight inflation, which accelerated to 7.5 percent in November.
Countries risk 'paying polluters' billions to regulate for climate: UN expert
An "explosion" of multibillion-dollar claims by fossil fuel and extractive firms through shadowy investment tribunals is blocking action on climate and nature, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights and Environment has warned, with developing nations increasingly targeted.
Leaks show McKinsey pushed fossil fuel agenda at Africa climate summit
Leaks show McKinsey pushed fossil fuel agenda at Africa climate summit
Petrol prices to decrease in January, South Africans highly sceptical
Th Automotive Association revealed that fuel like petrol, diesel and petrol prices will decrease in January. SA believes this is electioneering.
What is Storm-1152, alleged top creator of fake Microsoft accounts?
Microsoft has seized the websites of a Vietnam-based group it alleges sold millions of fake accounts to cybercriminals who used them for ransomware attacks, identity theft and other scams around the world. The leaders of the group are three Vietnam-based individuals, Duong Dinh Tu, Linh Van Nguyen and Tai Van Nguyen, Microsoft said in a statement on Wednesday.
New Zealand store pulls kiwi chew toys after conservation backlash
A New Zealand chain store has pulled festive kiwi-shaped canine chew toys from sale, after backlash from conservationists trying to save the endangered bird. Hardware chain Mitre 10 has agreed to stop selling the Christmas-themed kiwi chew toys -- complete with red Santa hats -- after complaints from conservationists.
Asian markets track Wall St to extend Fed-fuelled rally
Asian markets built on the previous day's rally Friday as investors recalibrated their outlook for the new year after the Federal Reserve indicated it will cut interest rates. Tokyo rebounded from the previous day's loss as the yen's rally against the dollar faded, with Sydney, Seoul, Taipei and Manila also in the green.
Yellen urges China to shift from 'unfair' state-driven economic policy
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called Thursday for China to shift from a state-driven approach in economic policy, saying that this can discourage investors. President Joe Biden's administration has made some steps to take the heat off, with visits to China by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Yellen and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
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