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Politics

President Ramaphosa, key Cabinet ministers and other government officials are working in close collaboration with business, via Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and its implementation platform, Business for South Africa (B4SA), to unlock South Africa’s economic potential.

Economics

Johannesburg, South Africa – 7 November – Procter & Gamble (P&G), a global leader in consumer goods, celebrated the introduction of its new Pampers Premium Care production line in Kempton Park. The inauguration event was held at its cutting-edge Pampers facility and P&G was honoured to host President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, and other esteemed government representatives

Business

The acquisition of Pioneer Foods in March 2020 by PepsiCo Inc was a strong financial commitment to unlocking socio-economic and local value chain benefits for South Africa. Since being appointed CEO of PepsiCo South Africa in May this year, I have become even more acutely aware of the significance of this commitment in tackling the key opportunities and hurdles we face as a business operating in ...

American Chamber of Commerce South Africa

The American Chamber of Commerce in South Africa hosted its annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, 16 November 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre, marking the occasion with the theme, “Lift as You Lead”.

Education

Millikin University's esteemed Professor of Management, Dr. J. Mark Munoz, is once again leading his Global Business Strategy class on a mission to provide exceptional real-world experiences for undergraduate students.

Business

BUSA expresses a significant concern regarding the potential ramifications of the draft Companies Amendment Bill on the business community should it be enacted in its current iteration. While the Bill aspires to bring about constructive reforms, it has also given rise to several legitimate concerns and alarms that require thorough and deliberate consideration as outlined below:

U.S. Embassy

I wish I could go back to college—the boundless energy, the thrill of a debate, and the excitement about exploring new ideas and perspectives.  All of that was on display when I did go back to college last week, to the University of Johannesburg's bustling campus, where just the sight of the young students was enough to make me feel more hopeful about the future of the world.

Business

President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday met with members of Cabinet and senior business leaders to receive an update on progress made in the collaboration between government and business. This collaboration was initiated in June 2023 with the aim of significantly growing South Africa’s economy and restoring public and investor confidence through critical interventions to address the key challenges of ...

U.S. Department of State

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor today in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken and Minister Pandor had a productive and direct exchange, affirming the need for robust cooperation between South Africa and the United States on issues of common interest, including reform of international financial institutions ...

Economics

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and South African Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel today announced that the Government of South Africa will host the 20th U.S.-sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (AGOA Forum) in Johannesburg, South Africa from November 2-4, 2023.