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June 13
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South Africa: Team Win for Mtn-Qhubeka in Korea
Team MTN-Qhubeka won the stage five team time trial of the Tour de Korea on Wednesday, giving the team its second victory of the race after sprinter Kristian Sbaragli claimed a win... Read more »
June 11
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South Africa: Focused Proteas Thump Pakistan
South Africa produced a focused and intense performance when they most needed it to crush Pakistan by 67 runs in front of a lively crowd in an ICC Championships Trophy Group B... Read more »
June 8
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South Africa: Hisense Opens R350 Million SA Factory
Chinese consumer electronics company Hisense officially opened a R350-million electronics factory in Atlantis north of Cape Town on Thursday. Read more »
June 5
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South Africa: South Africa, Japan to Push Investment
South Africa's Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Japan's Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd have signed a cooperation agreement to promote and develop economic and industrial... Read more »
June 4
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South Africa: Japan 'Important to South Africa' - Zuma
The commitment made by many Japanese companies through their investments in South Africa was proof of the good relations between the two countries, President Jacob Zuma told the... Read more »
June 3
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South Africa: SA, Japan 'Back Private Sector Growth'
The fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) concluded on Monday, with leaders from Africa and Japan agreeing to promote private sector-led growth in... Read more »
May 30
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South Africa: SA Investment Roadshow in Japan
South Africa is a sound investment destination, despite the legacy left by apartheid, says the Johannesburg chief representative of the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ, Yoshiro Yokoi. Read more »
May 29
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South Africa: SA Seminars for Japanese Investors
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is partnering with the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi United Financial of Japan to host seminars in Yokohama this week to promote Japanese... Read more »
May 22
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South Africa: Sanlam Buys Stake in Malaysian Firm
South African financial services provider Sanlam has acquired a 49% stake in Malaysian short-term insurer Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Berhard (POI) worth about R814-million. Read more »
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South Africa: Adverts Target Rhino Horn Consumers
"Rhino horn is made of the same stuff as human nails. Still want some?" Conservation organisations WWF and TRAFFIC, as part of their campaign against the illegal wildlife trade,... Read more »
May 16
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Africa: SA, Japan Look to Build On Partnerships
South Africa is looking to build on the recent levels of interest and investment from Japanese companies as part of the country's involvement in the Tokyo International Conference... Read more »
May 9
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South Africa: Banyana's Nyandeni Starring in Russia
Banyana Banyana's Nompumelelo Nyandeni is enjoying her stay with top Russian Women's Football championship side FC Rossiyanka, starring for the club in Russia and Europe. Read more »
May 8
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South Africa: SA, Vietnam Sign Rhino Action Plan
South Africa and Vietnam have signed an action plan to set in motion the biodiversity conservation and protection agreement signed by the two countries in December, aimed at... Read more »
April 12
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South Africa: SA Has Big Role To Play In Brics - O'neill
South Africa has a important role to play within the BRICS grouping, both as a gateway to the continent and as a catalyst for African integration, Goldman Sachs economist Jim... Read more »
March 28
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South Africa: Brics Group to Promote Green Economy
The BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - have pledged to support one another in their collective fight against global warming and climate change. Read more »
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South Africa: Brics 'can Re-Shape Africa Funding'
The BRICS alliance of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa can help forge a new funding model for Africa in which projects spanning a number of countries are favoured for... Read more »
March 27
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South Africa: SA, Russia Eye Fisheries Cooperation
South Africa and Russia have signed a statement of intent on cooperation in fisheries. Read more »
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South Africa: SA, Russia Open Helicopter Service Hub
South African defence equipment manufacturer Denel Aviation and Russian Helicopters have opened a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre for Russian-built helicopters in... Read more »
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South Africa: South Africa, Russia Sign Satellite Pact
The South African National Space Agency (Sansa) and the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) have signed an agreement that will see the RadioAstron satellite mission... Read more »
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South Africa: Transnet in Chinese Rail Funding Pact
South African state-owned freight logistics company Transnet has signed a "ground-breaking" agreement with the China Development Bank that is expected to yield a loan in the region... Read more »
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South Africa: SA, China Move Closer to Refinery Deal
South African state oil company PetroSA and China's Sinopec Group took another step towards creating Africa's largest oil refinery after the two firms signed an agreement in... Read more »
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Africa: Beneficiation 'an Opportunity for Brics'
Beneficiation was not an obstacle in Africa, but rather an opportunity, Bridgette Radebe, chair of the South African Mining Development Association, told delegates to the fifth... Read more »
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South Africa: South Africa, China Strengthen Ties
The signing of agreements in various fields would serve to strengthen the already cordial ties between South Africa and China, President Jacob Zuma said in Pretoria on Tuesday. Read more »
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Africa: Brics Countries Pledge Africa Support
Trade ministers from the five BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - pledged increased support for the African continent during the BRICS Business Forum... Read more »
March 26
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South Africa: Wheelchair Tennis No 1 to Play in SA
Japanese wheelchair tennis star Shingo Kunieda will travel to South Africa next month to play in two tournaments in Gauteng. His participation will be a major boost for the sport... Read more »
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