AMB WU’S ADDRESS MARKING CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
“Good afternoon! I wish to extend a warm welcome to all of you to the Embassy’s Happy Chinese New Year Reception 2026. The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival of the Chinese nation. It symbolizes renewal, reunion, and prosperity. It also embodies the aspirations and pursuit for family harmony and prosperity as well […]
GWEDE MANTASHE’S REMARKS AT THE MINING NDABA
“This year’s Indaba convenes at a moment of profound global uncertainty. We are witnessing heightened geopolitical tensions, driven largely by the competition of some developed economies seeking greater control over the natural resources of developing nations. This dynamic represents a serious threat to the sovereignty of resource-endowed countries, the majority of which are here on […]
MINISTER TAU SIGNS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT ON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP FOR SHARED PROSPERITY (CAEPA)
Minister Parks Tau and his counterpart from the People’s Republic of China, Minister Wang Wentao, have signed the Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Prosperity. This landmark agreement will be followed by negotiation and conclusion of an Early Harvest Agreement by end of March 2026, which will then see China provide duty-free access to […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S CLOSING REMARKS AT THE PRESIDENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE CHAMPION INITIATIVE (PICI) MEETING
“Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey. Through the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative, we are charting a course to accelerate the continent’s transformation by placing strategic infrastructure at the heart of our shared vision. This initiative is not simply about building roads, bridges, and energy corridors. It is about connecting our people, […]
HONEYCOIN AND TETHER TARGET CURRENCY RISK FACING AFRICAN TRADERS
As currency volatility continues to squeeze African traders and importers, fintech company HoneyCoin has announced a collaboration with Tether to integrate USDT payments into its merchant payment systems. The partnership will allow merchants to accept USDT alongside mobile money and card payments, both online and in-store. Pilot rollouts will begin in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana, […]
MINISTER TAU WELCOMES THE APPROVAL OF THE AGOA RENEWAL BILL
The Republic of South Africa‘s Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister Parks Tau, welcomes the approval of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Bill by the House of Representatives. AGOA, first enacted in 2000 which provides duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible Sub-Saharan countries and products was passed through a 340 […]
SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMIC PROGRESS IN 2025: SIGNS OF RECOVERY AND GLOBAL RELEVANCE
The year 2025 marked a significant moment for South Africa. There is renewed economic momentum after a prolonged period marked by structural constraints, policy uncertainty, and weakened investor confidence. While challenges remain, recent developments point to a country slowly but decisively stabilising. Improvements in fiscal discipline, growth performance, employment trends, and international standing suggest that […]
THE 9TH CHINA TRADE FAIR SIGNALS A NEW TRADE ERA WITH SOUTH AFRICA
The 9th China Trade Fair South Africa, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre this past Tuesday the 23rd of September, was not merely a trade exhibition — it was a geopolitical statement. It signaled that South Africa, and the continent at large, is no longer content to be a passive consumer or raw exporter. Instead, […]
US TARIFFS CAST CHINA INTO THE WORLD’S “BEACON OF HOPE”
As the trade winds shift, South Africa is navigating a new landscape, driven by the United States‘ imposition of 30% tariffs – a formidable barrier that’s forcing the country to chart a new course. In this climate, China emerges as a beacon of hope , a vast market hungry for South African products. The exports […]
“NORMAL LIFE” IN ST PETERSBURG BELIES RUSSIA’S HEAVY FIGHTING WITH UKRAINE
The captivating sense of calmness, the throngs of people milling about and the huge traffic volumes throughout St Petersburg belies the reality that Russia is in a state of war. St Petersburg is a sprawling cosmopolitan city. It is regarded as the mecca of Russia’s culture and heritage, an epicentre of values as well as […]
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2022, GEOPOLITICAL FACTORS HAVE CEASED TO BE ONE OF THE KEY CHALLENGES FOR RUSSIAN BUSINESS
For the first time since 2022, geopolitical factors have ceased to be one of the key challenges for Russian business. The Roscongress Foundation, together with the consulting company Yakov & Partners, the all-Russian public organizations Delovaya Rossiya and the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, prepared a research report on the impact of geopolitical challenges […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA HOSTS PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY OF UKRAINE
President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Thursday, 24 April 2025, hosted the President of Ukraine, His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on an Official Visit to South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Official Visit to South Africa by President Zelenskyy is the first by a Head of State from Ukraine. This official visit follows on […]