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Ramaphosa in Cairo for Middle East peace summit

Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived  in Egypt for the Cairo Summit for Peace. In a statement, the presidency says the summit will discuss the ongoing escalation of the conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip, the urgent need for humanitarian support and make a …

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OBITUARY: Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies aged 95

The Zulu nationalist who left his mark on South Africa’s history OBITUARY | HENNING MELER | Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi played a prominent role in South African politics for almost half a century. He was one of the last of a generation of black South African leaders who influenced the transition from …

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Private sector pushes for Uganda-South Africa visa deal

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The private sector leaders in Uganda and South Africa have called on the two governments to work towards removal of all non-tariff barriers to trade between the countries, including travel visa restrictions. This comes amidst a continuously highly imbalanced trade position, with South Africa …

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Uganda-South Africa trade summit discusses value addition

Optimizing opportunities for trade in agriculture key to addressing balance of trade between Uganda and South Africa Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Day one of the Uganda-South Africa Trade and Investment Summit organized by the Government of Uganda, MTN Group, Absa Bank Uganda and various South African owned business entities …

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Xi in South Africa for 15th BRICS Summit

Johannesburg, South Africa | Xinhua |  Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Johannesburg to attend the 15th BRICS Summit to be held here, and pay a state visit to South Africa. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with South Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor, and Nkosazana Clarice …

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BRICS summit expected to promote S. Africa’s tourism sector

Johannesburg, South Africa | Xinhua | The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) expects that the upcoming BRICS summit can boost tourism revenue of the country. TBCSA CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa told Xinhua in an interview that they are looking to the summit to bring in more tourists. “It’s a major …

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