Category: Presidents and Ministers
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the controversial Bela Bill
By Samkele Mchunu South Africa’s Coalition Government Faces Test as President Ramaphosa Signs Controversial Bela Bill South Africa’s Coalition Government Faces New Challenge with Education [more…]
Exclusive Interview Dr. Menghestab Haile: A Meteorologist’s Journey of Compassion and Innovation
By Africa Talks Business. In a recent interview with Dr. Menghestab Haile a seasoned meteorologist and UN veteran, we delved into the roots of his [more…]
Inauguration Day Not a Public Holiday, Says Presidency
By Samkele Mchunu WHO IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA? Pretoria, 18 June 2024 – The Presidency has clarified that Wednesday, 19 June 2024, [more…]
South Korea, African Countries Sign Agreements On Minerals, Exports
South Korea Forges 50 Deals with African Nations in Landmark Summit In a historic move to bolster economic and industrial cooperation, South Korea has signed [more…]
Is South Africa Heading for a Coalition Government as ANC Falls Below 50% for the First Time Since 1994?
By Samkele Mchunu South African Parties Prepare for Coalition Talks as ANC Faces Historic Fall Below 50% South African political parties are gearing up for [more…]
South Africa’s Rand Holds as Attention Turns to Elections and Interest Rate Decision
By Samkele Mchunu Upcoming Elections and Monetary Policy Decision Pose Significant Implications for Businesses, Economy, and Investment Climate in South Africa South Africa’s rand remained [more…]
China Doubles Down on Africa’s Minerals Amid Renewed Economic Cooperation
China’s flagship economic cooperation program is rebounding strongly in Africa post-pandemic, as evidenced by a significant uptick in investment and trade data. However, despite the [more…]
Worker Share Ownership Schemes Crucial for Economic Transformation, Says President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored the importance of worker share ownership schemes in fostering economic transformation and resilience. Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural Worker [more…]
Emerging Markets Show Signs of Sovereign Credit Rating Reversal
From Brazil, Nigeria, and Turkey to some of the riskiest emerging markets such as Egypt and Zambia, there is growing evidence that a decade-long deterioration [more…]
Doctors, businesses and unions get ready for war over the NHI
Business Unity SA (BUSA) Considers Legal Action Against NHI Bill Signing Business Unity SA (BUSA) is contemplating legal action if President Cyril Ramaphosa proceeds with [more…]