International News
African exports face immediate damage from lapse of US trade initiative
By: Reuters 1st October 2025 The lapse of a flagship US trade initiative with Africa that expired overnight is putting scores of businesses on the continent and hundreds of... →
Dollar slips to one-week low as US government shuts down
By: Reuters 1st October 2025 The dollar sank to a one-week low versus major peers on Wednesday as the US government entered a shutdown that is likely to delay the release of... →
Lamola confirms death of Nathi Mthethwa in France 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 30th September 2025 International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola on Tuesday confirmed the passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to France Nathi... →
SA, US businesses remain deeply connected – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th September 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has been meeting with US trade... →
South African rand edges down after better-than-expected US data
By: Reuters 26th September 2025 The South African rand slipped in early trade on Friday, adding to losses late the previous day, when the dollar surged on better-than-forecast US... →
Chief economists warn of weak growth as economic environment shifts
By: Darren Parker 25th September 2025 The global economy is entering a period of weak growth and systemic disruption, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) latest ‘Chief... →
Ramaphosa appeals for Agoa’s renewal, encourages US to collaborate with S Africa 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 25th September 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa appealed for the US’s support in advocating for the African Growth and Opportunity Act’s (Agoa’s) renewal, encouraging... →
US plans to extend Africa trade deal by a year, says Lesotho minister
By: Reuters 25th September 2025 Lesotho's trade minister said on Wednesday that the US plans to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which gives the continent... →
