Africa: South Africa's G20 Presidency an Opportune Time to Advocate for Investment in Africa

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Andrew Whitfield, says South Africa's G20 Presidency is an opportune time to advocate for investments in Africa's infrastructure… Read more »

South Africa: SA-EU Summit a 'Watershed' Moment for Trade and Investment Relations

The 8th South Africa-European Union (EU) Summit held in Cape Town last week was a "watershed" moment for trade and investment relations between South Africa and the regional bloc. Read more »

South Africa: Invest in ECD to Shape the Next Generation, Says President

President Cyril Ramaphosa has advocated for universal access to Early Childhood Development (ECD) to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive by the… Read more »

South Africa: EU Affirms Strategic Partnership With South Africa

Amidst the changing global landscape, European Council President António Costa has emphasised the importance of the strategic partnership between South Africa and European… Read more »

Africa: South Africa-European Union Summit Concludes

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the European Union's €4.7 billion Global Gateway Investment Package aimed at supporting strategic investment projects. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Engages EU On New Investment Package

With the 8th South Africa-European Union (SA-EU) Summit underway, President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa intends to hold further constructive discussions on a new investment… Read more »

South Africa: DTIC to Host SA's First G20 Trade and Investment Working Group Meeting

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host South Africa's first G20 Trade and Investment Working Group meeting from 18 - 20 March 2025. Read more »

South Africa: Government to Unveil Energy Investment Instrument

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the department has designed a private sector investment instrument to mobilise resources for modernising South… Read more »

South Africa: National Treasury Calls On Investors to Join Global Investor Call

The National Treasury has encouraged investors interested in participating in the upcoming Global Investor Call (GIC) after the tabling of the budget, to submit their questions… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Calls On Chinese-Funded Businesses to Increase Investments to Create Jobs in SA

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has encouraged Chinese-funded enterprises in South Africa to increase their investments in crucial sectors of the economy, particularly the… Read more »

Nigeria: SA Eyes Increased Trade Relations With Nigeria

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has emphasised to his Nigerian counterpart the necessity for both nations to elevate investment and trade relations… Read more »

South Africa: Take Advantage of the African Trade Initiatives - President

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African companies to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade initiatives. Read more »

South Africa: Ekurhuleni Investment Conference to Be Held This Week

The City of Ekurhuleni is expected to hold the Ekurhuleni Investment Conference 2024 from Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: UK Remains a Key Partner for South Africa - Lamola

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has reaffirmed that the United Kingdom remains a key partner for South Africa even though he is of the view that… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa, Chile MOU to Create Opportunities for Fisheries Sector

The South African Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Chile on cooperation in the areas of fisheries and aquaculture. Read more »

South Africa: Reforms to Attract Infrastructure Investment

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced reforms that will create conditions to attract greater infrastructure investment by private sector participation. Read more »

South Africa: Zikalala to Address KZN Investment Conference

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster Sihle Zikalala is today expected to deliver a keynote address at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) Investment Conference. Read more »

South Africa: SA to Announce Measures to 'Turbocharge Investment' Into Infrastructure Projects

Government will today announce the next steps Infrastructure SA will take to "turbocharge investment" into infrastructure projects in South Africa to grow the economy and create… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Calls On the UK to Raise Tariff-Free Quota On Wine, Sugar From SA

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on the United Kingdom government to raise the tariff-free quota (TFQ) on wine and sugar coming from South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Kicks Off Working Visit to the UK

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in London, United Kingdom, for the second leg of his working visit scheduled to take place today and wrap up on Friday, 4 October 2024. Read more »

Africa: Investment in Rail Critical for Africa's Socio-Economic Growth

President of the Southern African Railways Association (SARA), Hishaam Emeran, has called on the African continent to harness the potential of rail as it has a critical role to… Read more »

South Africa: Draft Work Visa Regulations a Boon for Attracting Skills

South Africa's new draft work visa regulations are a milestone for the country's efforts to attract investment and promote job creation. Read more »

South Africa: Investment in Infrastructure Gains Momentum

President Cyril Ramaphosa says investment in infrastructure is gaining momentum, and new and innovative funding mechanisms will be used to increase the construction of… Read more »

Africa: SA Remains the Preferred Investment Destination in Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that South Africa remains one of the preferred investment destinations and is an important gateway for markets and other business… Read more »

South Africa: Freight Rail Sector Requires R50 Billion Investment

Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) will need in excess of R50 billion investment in the next five years to improve capacity and the freight rail performance. Read more »