International News
Macpherson signs two declarations of intent with Chinese groups
By: Irma Venter 6th September 2024 Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson concluded his visit to China this week by signing two declarations of intent with the... →
South Africa targets China as key market for its farm produce
By: Bloomberg 4th September 2024 South Africa new 10-party coalition government aims to increase agricultural exports to China, part of a drive to forge closer ties with the Asian... →
Germany seeks clarity on South Africa’s coal-closure slowdown
By: Bloomberg 3rd September 2024 Germany’s climate envoy said her country is seeking clarity on South Africa’s plans to slow down the closure of its coal-fired power plants and... →
Ramaphosa recommits to political, economic ties with Jinping ahead of China-Africa Summit 
By: Sashnee Moodley 2nd September 2024 Ahead of the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in... →
US imposes visa restrictions on South Sudan individuals, State Dept says
By: Reuters 30th August 2024 The United States is imposing visa restrictions on members of the government and others who have obstructed humanitarian aid to the country by... →
Developed-country debt draining international market liquidity – NDB president
By: Irma Venter 30th August 2024 Enacting the just transition in emerging markets and developing countries (EMDCs) requires “a huge amount of resources and long-term financing”,... →
Nigeria receives 10 000 doses of mpox vaccines from US
By: Reuters 29th August 2024 Nigeria has received 10 000 doses of the mpox vaccine from the US Agency for International Development, the first batch of the vaccine to reach the... →
China's lending to Africa rises for first time in seven years, study shows
By: Reuters 29th August 2024 Chinese lenders approved loans worth $4.61-billion to Africa last year, marking the first annual increase since 2016, an independent study showed... →
