South African bank is the first on the continent to connect with China’s cross-border payment system.
Standard Bank Approved for CIPS Services at Lujiazui Forum Standard Bank has received the green light to offer CIPS services, a move announced during the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, scheduled for June 2025. The official launch of this merger took place at a gathering organized by the South African Reserve Bank, which saw participation from […]
UnitedHealth to sell its South American operations to private equity firm Patria for $1 billion, sources report.
UnitedHealth Group Sells Last South American Business NEW YORK, Nov. 30 – UnitedHealth Group has decided to sell its final South American operation, Vanmedica, to Brazilian private equity firm Patria Investments. Two sources with knowledge of the situation mentioned this on Sunday. An agreement was finalized on Saturday, with an official announcement expected on Monday. […]
Joint Forces in Syria launch operation against ISIS weapon stores in the South
U.S. and Syrian Forces Target ISIS in Joint Operation U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) recently announced a collaborative initiative with the Syrian Ministry of Interior aimed at dismantling over 15 ISIS weapon storage sites in southern Syria. This operation, which took place from November 24 to November 27, involved multiple airstrikes and ground assaults focused on […]
Australian sailor discovered deceased in suspected pirate assault on yacht near South Africa
Deirdre “Cookie” Sibley, an Australian seafarer, and her crew have been found dead under mysterious circumstances on their yacht off the South African coast. While sailing near Madagascar, Sibley and her French companion Pascal issued a distress signal on Thursday. By the time local authorities reached them, sadly, both were discovered deceased on board. These […]
South Korean Officials Intimidate U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement with Anti-American Tech Actions
After the recent agreement between Washington D.C. and Seoul, a joint fact sheet was released. The aim was to ease trade tensions and end the biases faced by American tech firms in South Korea. However, two prominent South Korean officials have indicated they may abandon this deal to impose new tech regulations that predominantly affect […]
Upbit in South Korea Reports $36 Million Loss from Solana Hot-Wallet Breach
Simply put Upbit reported that unusual transfers on the Solana network resulted in the loss of around $36 million across several tokens, including BONK, JTO, SONIC, and USDC. The exchange is working on an on-chain freeze in collaboration with token issuers after securing some of the remaining funds offline. The CEO of Upbit’s parent company […]
South Korea maintains stable rates due to foreign exchange risks limiting the possibility of cuts.
South Korea’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady In a recent meeting, South Korea’s central bank decided to keep interest rates unchanged for the fourth time in a row. The decision comes amid a significant drop in the won, which has limited the scope for further rate reductions, indicating that the current cycle of cuts […]
Trump will not invite South Africa to the G-20 summit in Miami, saying, ‘They are killing white people’
Trump Excludes South Africa from 2026 G20 Summit President Trump has declared that South Africa will not receive an invitation to the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, citing the country’s alleged “genocide” against white farmers as the main reason. This announcement follows a significant diplomatic rift, as U.S. officials largely boycotted this year’s G20 summit […]
South Africa Looks into Plan to Mislead Citizens about the Ukraine Conflict
Investigation into Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s Alleged Recruitment for Russia South African police announced on Sunday that they are looking into Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, for her potential involvement in a scheme aimed at enticing South African men to fight for Russia in Ukraine. The investigation follows reports that the South African government […]
South Miami woman assaults boyfriend with machete, charged with attempted murder
South Miami Woman Arrested After Machete Attack A woman from South Miami has been taken into custody following an alleged violent encounter with her boyfriend, where she reportedly used a machete to injure him. This incident, according to reports, unfolded at their home. Police were first alerted after the victim arrived at the emergency department […]