Drumbeat of War? US Lawmakers Threaten South Africa

BY TYLER DURDEN SUNDAY, OCT 27, 2024 – 01:10 PM JOHANNESBURG—After the South African government requested Taiwan to move its official representative office out of the capital city Pretoria, some U.S. lawmakers are condemning the decision and calling for consequences. Chrispin Phiri, spokesman for South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation, confirmed to The Epoch Times that “The…

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The Case for Data Localization in Africa

Imagine a vault that holds every detail about your life, from finances to communications. Now imagine that vault isn’t in your own country but is controlled by companies and governments far away, with little accountability or oversight. This is the situation many African nations face as companies store their citizens’ data overseas, mostly in the U.S. or Europe. Multinational…

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The US Vs BRICS In Africa

BY TYLER DURDEN Africa is increasingly figuring into major countries’ and organizations’ discussions due to its growing importance in global affairs. The UN expects that more than half of the world’s population growth by the 2050 will occur on that continent, with the number of people in sub-Saharan Africa doubling by then. This will open up new market and labor opportunities alongside…

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Botswana Launches First Domestic Electric Vehicles

Botswana has officially entered the electric vehicle (EV) market with the unveiling of its first domestically assembled Electric Vehicles, a significant step in its technological and economic development. This milestone comes through a collaboration with Chinese automotive brands, positioning Botswana as a regional leader in sustainable mobility. The nation plans to roll out 50 electric vehicles in the near…

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