- 22 April 2023
- EFT Reporter
Philippines, China commit to working on resolving differences
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel is pictured near the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island, in the disputed Spratly Islands, South China Sea. REUTERS/Eloisa LopezBy Neil Jerome MoralesMANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines and China…
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- 22 April 2023
- EFT Reporter
Ukraine activist wants S.Africa to ask Putin to attend BRICS summit virtually
Ukrainian civil society figure, Olexiy Haran, talks during a meeting at South Africa’s Wits university in Johannesburg, South Africa April 21, 2023. REUTERS/James OatwayBy Anait Miridzhanian and Carien du PlessisJOHANNESBURG…
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- 21 April 2023
- EFT Reporter
Oil rises but set for weekly loss as economic uncertainty weighs
Cargo shipping containers are seen adjacent to storage tanks at Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles Refinery, which processes crude oil into California Air Resources Board (CARB), gasoline, diesel fuel, and other…
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- 21 April 2023
- EFT Reporter
Poland to give farmers E43.2 Billion in aid as PM slams EU response
Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki delivers remarks with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris before their meeting in her ceremonial office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House…
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- 21 April 2023
- EFT Reporter
Chad recalls envoy to Cameroon as dispute over Exxon’s asset sale escalates
A 3D printed natural gas pipeline is placed in front of displayed ExxonMobil logo. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationN’DJANEMA (Reuters) – Chad has recalled its ambassador to neighbouring Cameroon in the latest escalation…
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- 20 April 2023
- EFT Reporter
No end in sight to fuel price increases
Cars filling up at a Gulp Fuel Station in Eswatini. Picture: Ntokozo Magongo. By Sifiso SibandzeThere is no end in sight to fuel price increases as price determinants are signalling…
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- 19 April 2023
- EFT Reporter
China, Russia and US’ Cold War for influence in Africa
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov with Eswatini Prime Minister Cleopas Sipho Dlamini. Picture: Eswatini Government. By Sifiso SibandzeThe US President Joe Biden’s administration is visibly stepping up a campaign to…
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- 18 April 2023
- EFT Reporter
Concerns over possible conflict of interest in EEC Chair appointment
The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) Board has new leadership at the helm. Picture: Supplied.By Ntombi MhlongoIs the recent appointment of the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) Board Chairperson a case of…
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- 18 April 2023
- EFT Reporter
Taiwan to buy 400 US anti-ship missiles to face China threat
Air force soldiers load U.S. made Harpoon AGM-84 anti-ship missiles at a combat readiness mission during a press invited event at the airbase in Hualien, Taiwan. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo(Reuters) –…
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- 13 April 2023
- EFT Reporter
African countries to trade in local currencies instead of Dollars under AfCFTA
The DollarBy Khulile ThwalaThe African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is striving for the usage of local currencies in trade among countries in the continent.Secretary General of the AfCFTA Wamkele…
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