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A high-level South African trade delegation led by the government says it has had a successful visit to the US.
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition says both the Biden Administration and members of Congress had expressed support for the renewal of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
It said there was also broad support for strengthening bilateral trade relations between ...

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The first wave of the digital revolution promised that new technologies would support democracy and human rights. The second saw an authoritarian counterrevolution. Now, the United States and other democracies are working together to ensure that the third wave of the digital revolution leads to a technological ecosystem characterized by resilience, integrity, openness, trust and security, and that ...

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U.S. Embassy

We are excited to announce that the U.S. Embassy in South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) have partnered once again to implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE LESA) program in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini.

Politics
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Picture: REUTERS/BRENDAN MCDERMID

The US would become much more protectionist and isolationist, Daniel Silke warns.

Economists and analysts agree the re-election of Donald Trump as US president would pose challenges for SA’s diplomatic and trade fortunes.

Politics

The next few days are crucial for the Democratic Party which has to decide on the process of nominating a successor.

U.S President Joseph Biden announces his exit from the Presidential race to focus on current duty to serve the American people.

Business

Johannesburg, 19 July 2024 - BUSA is encouraged by President Ramaphosa’s commitment to bring stakeholders together to find agreement in respect of the National Health Insurance Act, as well as his acknowledgement that the resources and capabilities of both the public and private sectors are necessary to meet the health care needs of all South Africans equitably.

EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE RULES BOARD OF THE
LABOUR AND LABOUR APPEAL COURTS HELD AT BRAAMFONTEIN ON 20 NOVEMBER 2023 AT 10:00.

Politics

Bill requiring Biden administration to review US-SA relations fully still needs Senate approval and president’s assent.

Politics

The announcement of a new Cabinet by President Cyril Ramaphosa marks the start of a new, uncharted era for South Africa which after 30 years of democracy is at a crossroads, confronted by structural economic and social challenges, among them a low growth cycle, infrastructural inefficiencies, unreliable energy supplies, high unemployment, inequality and poverty.