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Economic stagnation hastens poverty, inequality
Professor Dumisa looks at the economies of seven countries, which include four African countries and three major countries who are also members of BRICS.
Crime costs South Africa at least 10% of the country’s GDP - World Bank report
While the government has put fighting crime at the forefront of its policy priorities, the study underscored the need for multi-faceted actions.
US Congress to decide on AGOA extension after 20th AGOA Forum wraps up discussions
While some leaders asked for Agoa to be permanent, President Cyril Ramaphosa said a “sufficiently lengthy” extension of Agoa would help strengthen trade and investment.
Unlocking Africa's economic potential: Ndabeni-Abrahams says Agoa empowers SMMEs and fuels job growth
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry in Ghana, Nana Dokua Asiamah Adjei agreed that a sufficiently lengthy extension of the Agoa would help Africa reach its full capacity.
‘US is all in on Africa’, as Ramaphosa throws his weight behind early and 'sufficiently lengthy’ renewal of Agoa
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai reaffirmed the US commitment to partner with Africa.
EFF urges African economies to diversify markets amidst AGOA Summit, emphasising sovereignty and rejecting American imperialism
The EFF called on African countries to reject the political conditionality and foreign policy ‘manipulation’ that comes with AGOA.
Africa’s trade ministers urged to embrace Agoa extension for economic growth in Africa
The commissioner for Trade and Industry of the African Union Commission, Ambassador Albert Muchanga addressed trade ministers and delegates from Africa on Thursday.
USA-Africa trade deal talks set to take centre stage in Joburg as AGOA Forum begins
AGOA provides duty-free access to the U. S. market for most agricultural and manufactured products exported by eligible African countries. It has been renewed twice and is due to expire in September 2025.
Opposition parties left fearful of South Africa’s future after Godongwana’s ‘bleak’ mini-budget
Opposition parties say Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s MTBPS failed to present a vision or pathway to get through the economic crisis.
EFF rejects government budget cuts, labels it nonsensical
The EFF said Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana did not propose any tangible plans to support measures to grow the economy.
Two UKZN teams in top three of JSE Investment Challenge
Students from the UKZN School of Accounting, Economics and Finance were placed first and third in this year’s competition.
BRICS Parliamentary Forum aims to shape global landscape with legal power and collaborative vision
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile told more than 200 delegates attending the BRICS Parliamentary Forum they required a capable, civic-minded, and ethical bureaucracy that had the capacity and commitment to drive the existing legislative framework to achieve its ends.
Africa on its way to creating the world's largest single-free trade area
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile raised issue with the continent's ‘unsatisfactory’ transport networks, saying he hoped the African Continental Free Trade Area would fix it.
A country that faces a poly-crisis needs poly-response, says business and labour
Both business and labour representatives in South Africa have said that the economy will not grow by some miracle and called for a more partnered approach.
‘Some crises can’t be wished away, we must be prepared’ - Mashatile encourages partnerships at Nedlac Summit
Deputy President Paul Mashatile encouraged that through collective efforts, united in purpose and driven by shared values, everyone held the power to influence and determine the trajectory and direction of the country.
Celebrating exceptional women in mining
Richards Bay Minerals employs women in diverse roles across the organisation
BRICS leaders have agreed on expansion plan and guidelines to allow more countries to join bloc, says Naledi Pandor
The leaders from the BRICS nations have adopted a document that sets out guidelines, principles and processes to consider for countries who want to join the stable.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says ‘illegitimate’ sanctions worsen world’s economic problems - BRICS Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that despite the unlawful sanctions that seriously hindered Russia’s supply of grain, the country would continue to remain a responsible supplier of food to the African continent.
BRICS: Political stability is critical for trade in Africa
Secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, Wamkele Mene, said no trade would take place in Africa if there was no political stability, especially in West Africa.
BRICS Business Forum: ‘This is not just a talk show, we are the driving force of the global economy’
The BRICS nations represent 42% of the world's population, 30% of the global Growth Domestic Product (GDP) and 26% of the world's territory.
President of Brazil has touched down in South Africa for 15th BRICS Summit, Jinping and Modi still expected
Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in the summit virtually and will be represented in Johannesburg by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
BRICS: Africa must use resources as leverage for investments
African nations must accrue finances from all over the world for its development.
ARC Professional Development Programme develops the young scientist
During Mandela Month, the ARC actively participates in NSW to promote science as a subject and a career of choice.
How to build the skills to have difficult conversations in the workplace
All of us can improve our skills at handling critical, tricky conversations.
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