U.K. bond yields rose as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure over his handling of former ambassador Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein. The controversy has intensified calls from Labour MPs for a leadership challenge, with analysts warning it could mark a tipping point in Starmer’s premiership.
The Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has warned that DV plates are not intended for regular use on public roads and should only be used for testing and official purposes.
Ghana and Zambia have signed a historic visa waiver agreement, allowing citizens of both countries to travel freely without visas. Announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during President Mahama’s state visit to Zambia, the move is expected to boost trade, tourism, investment, and cultural exchange.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed concern over the low participation of African SMEs in export trade, noting that fewer than 20 per cent engage in cross-border business. She said financial, regulatory and structural barriers continue to limit the involvement of women and young people, slowing regional trade, industrial growth and job creation across the continent.
The United States is working with Mexico, the European Union, and Japan to establish minimum prices for critical minerals, the
MPact, a major South African paper and plastics manufacturer, has announced plans to proceed with retrenchments as it contemplates closing
Global leaders meeting in Kuwait this week underscored that the path of digital transformation will depend not just on technological
South Africa announced on Tuesday that it will increase the national minimum wage by 5% starting 1 March, raising the hourly rate to R30.23 ($1.89) from the previous R28.79 ($1.80).
Uber reported better-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, although shares fell in premarket trading following the earnings release.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Russia’s recent strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as “barbaric” and “particularly depraved,” hitting power plants and leaving over 1,000 Kyiv apartment blocks without heating amid temperatures of -20°C. The attacks have caused widespread disruption, forced residents into metro shelters, and left key power facilities, including Kharkiv’s plant, damaged, while US-led peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi.
