Trump spared jail at hush money sentencing, days before inauguration

By granting an unconditional discharge, Merchan would place a judgment of guilt on Trump's permanent record - without any other legal penalty such as custody, a fine or probation.
By Reuters Jan. 10, 2025

World View:: World’s rogue presidents

The latest president to try it is South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol, elected two years ago by the slimmest margin ever.
By Gwynne Dyer Jan. 10, 2025

Gold gains after US dollar slides as markets mull Trump tariffs

Spot silver gained 0.6% to $30.12 per ounce on Tuesday, platinum added 0.6% to $938.55 and palladium ticked up 0.4% to $924.52.
By Reuters Jan. 7, 2025

Trump must be sentenced in hush money case, judge signals no jail

In a post on his Truth Social network early on Saturday, Trump said he never falsified business records.
By Reuters Jan. 4, 2025

Who suffers from America’s huge tariff regime?

The event will be Trump’s second inauguration as president and the 60th US presidential inauguration.
By Tapiwa Gomo Dec. 30, 2024

2025 and the geo-political optics

This is not an easy question given that there are just too many moving political pieces, each having its influence on processes.
By Tapiwa Gomo Dec. 23, 2024

Analysts predict more trouble for Zim as Trump makes return

Trump, now serving his second term, is set to be inaugurated on January 20 after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in a historic political comeback.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela Dec. 13, 2024

Letter from America: Americans breathe a sigh of relief during Thanksgiving holidays!

This threw 20 000 workers out of employment and raised overall costs by 25%.
By Kenneth Mufuka Dec. 1, 2024

A dark year for the brown race

Trump has become the only US president to have won elections against two female candidates but lost to a man — the current President Joe Biden.
By Tapiwa Gomo Nov. 25, 2024