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In the world of today, no country can go it alone
27th January 2025 Dear Fellow South African, Last week, I led a South African delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.... →
South Africa can use G20 chairing to drive international policy issues 
By: Schalk Burger 27th January 2025 The South African business and government delegation that attended the World Economic Forum annual meeting, in Davos, Switzerland, last week,... →
Trump moves likely inflationary for South Africa, FirstRand CEO says 
By: Bloomberg 24th January 2025 Tariffs proposed by US President Donald Trump will likely have an inflationary impact on South Africa, according to the chief executive officer of... →
South African coal, metal exporters to spend billions fixing rail
By: Bloomberg 24th January 2025 South African coal and iron-ore exporters aim to sign agreements with state-owned logistics company Transnet next month that could pave the way for... →
Confluence of geopolitics, energy, and trade is driving change in African mining industry
23rd January 2025 The African mining sector is at an exciting juncture in 2025. Three macro trends are converging simultaneously within the industry, creating... →
Reserve Bank to cut rates by 25 bps Jan 30 to 7.50% – poll
By: Reuters 23rd January 2025 The South African Reserve Bank will trim its repo rate next week by a quarter of a percentage point to 7.50% and repeat that in March, but then... →
Mozambique's Maputo port volumes dip after post-election unrest
By: Reuters 21st January 2025 Mozambique's largest port, Maputo, reported a 1% decline in volumes in 2024 mainly due to post-election protests that forced border closures and... →
Partnership between govt, business unblocking impediments to inclusive growth – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th January 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with all social partners in pursuit of inclusive... →
