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South Africa faces US tariffs
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that the country is struggling with the recent 30% tariff imposed by the United States on South African imports but emphasized that many nations are encountering growing difficulties in...
Officials state South Africa is no threat to US
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has stated that it does not pose a trade threat to the US economy or national security, criticizing Washington’s claims of a trade deficit as ignoring American gains in services and the strong investment ties between the two...
South Africa Presents No Threat to US Economy
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has dismissed suggestions that it presents any commercial risk to the United States’ economy or national interests, stating that Washington’s assertions about a “trade deficit” fail to account for American advantages in...
Trump Imposes 30 Percent Tariffs on South Africa
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) South African goods shipped to the United States will be subjected to a 30% duty beginning next Thursday, according to an announcement by President Donald Trump. The move follows Pretoria’s inability to finalize a “fair” commercial...
Trump implements 30 percent tariffs on S-Africa
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Starting next Thursday, South African goods exported to the United States will be subject to a 30% tariff, President Donald Trump announced, after negotiations with Pretoria failed to yield what he considered a “fair” trade deal before...
National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola discusses crime combatting efforts in South Africa
South African Government
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July 28, 2025
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has met with all nine provincial commissioners for each province during a scheduled board of commissioners (BOC) meeting to discuss crime combatting...
U.S. Tariffs Threaten African Economies
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ghanaian economic analyst has warned that African nations are set to experience harmful effects due to the current tariff conflict instigated by the United States. Leslie Dwight Mensah, an economist affiliated with the Institute for...
The WTO Chairs Programme launches activities in Togo
World Trade Organization
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June 25, 2025
Le Togo est le septième pays moins avancés (PMA) à faire partie du Programme de chaires de l’OMC, après le Bénin, le Lesotho, le Népal, le Rwanda, le Sénégal et la Tanzanie, et l’une des cinq institutions récemment ajoutées au réseau des chaires...
The Republican Recap: Week of July 14, 2025
Majority Leader Louisiana
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July 18, 2025
Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Cutting Waste and Fraud from Bloated Federal Spending ✅ President Trump and House Republicans ran on the promise to combat bloated government spending by eliminating waste,...
Minister Gayton McKenzie: Sport, Arts and Culture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 16, 2025
It has been a year since I first stood as a Minister to table a budget to this House, having been given a chance by His Excellency, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, to make me part of his Cabinet. In that action he showed that second chances matter, not...
Minister Pemmy Majodina: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Honourable Speaker; Cabinet Colleagues; Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo; Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of Water and Sanitation; Honourable Members of Parliament; Director-General and Senior...
Deputy Minister David Mahlobo: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Budget and policy statement on Department of Water and Sanitation, Vote 41 by Hon David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Good Hope Chamber, Cape Town Honourable Speaker. Honourable Deputy Speaker. His Excellency, President Cyril...
Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe: Social Development Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Honourable House Chair, Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mr Ganief Hendricks, Chairperson and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, and My fellow South Africans 1. Honourable...
Developing Nations Face Strain from US Tariffs
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the head of the International Trade Centre (ITC) drew attention to the escalating consequences of American trade actions on emerging economies, marking 90 days since the United States delayed its proposed "reciprocal" tariffs....
U.S. Tariffs Crush Developing Countries’ Trade
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Trade Centre (ITC) executive director underscored on Tuesday the escalating repercussions of U.S. trade policies on developing economies, now 90 days after Washington temporarily halted its planned "reciprocal" tariffs....
Minister Pemmy Majodina concludes working visit to Zimbabwe to attend 43rd Southern African Development Community
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina has concluded her working visit to Zimbabwe to attend and participate at the 43rd Southern African Development Community (SADC) Joint Meeting of Committee of Ministers responsible for Energy...
Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa: Transport Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable House Chair The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee Hon Donald Selamolela Members of the Committees Chairpersons and CEOs of the Entities reporting to the DOT Acting Director-General, Mr...
Ministers Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Pemmy Majodina attend SADC 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors in Zimbabwe, 3 to 4 Jul
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa together with the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina are set to attend the upcoming 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors, hosted...
Minister Pemmy Majodina concerned over non-compliance with waste water management by contractor in the LHWP2, calls for stringent monitoring
South African Government
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May 16, 2025
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina is deeply concerned about the regrettable reports of non-compliance with the regulations governing effluent discharge by a contractor responsible for the construction of the Polihali transfer...
Trump places highest tariff on African country
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping new tariffs on imports from multiple African nations, with Lesotho receiving the steepest penalty at 50%. Trump unveiled the measures on Wednesday as part of his “Liberation Day” trade...