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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana stated in this year’s Budget Speech that the nation is finally seeing a shift after a decade of financial struggles, with debt now stabilizing for the first time in 17 years. Addressing Parliament, the minister said that South Africa is beginning to turn the corner. Over the past decade, the country […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, at Cape Town City Hall. The aftermath received a mixed reception. At the forefront of concerns was the ongoing water crisis, linked to the destruction of water infrastructure, alongside issues surrounding economic growth and the challenges that accompany it.

The World Economic Forum (W.E.F.) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland is in full session, having started on January 19 and ending on January 23. Leaders from across politics and business have gathered at the summit to influence debates on current affairs and issues such as trade, energy, and investment. The Davos Congress Centre serves as the

The Musina–Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) is a special economic zone whose construction has been delayed by ten years. The Zimbabwe‑adjacent project was halted due to strong objections from environmental groups over the impact the industrial centre would have on the surrounding area. Project proponents have argued that the MMSEZ has potential as an inland

The Rand’s value has grown stronger. This is due to the support of an increase in gold price exports. Local investors had already anticipated the increase before the release of the latest economic data. The annual data releases of the year are for insights into the health of the South African economy. This occurred as

Microsoft’s Core has created a Surface Reseller Program. This is a comprehensive initiative designed to empower South African resellers to deliver Microsoft Surface hardware, accessories, and warranties to businesses across the nation. The Surface Reseller Program is designed to help resellers stay competitive in today’s fast-moving market by offering exclusive pricing, smooth logistics, and access

US President Donald Trump has formally obtained the rotational G20 Chairmanship. He is now seeking to have South Africa removed from the equation of the international bloc of major economies. Neither Trump nor any diplomatic delegation representing his administration attended the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg. Just hours after Pretoria passed the symbolic G20 Gavel

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for equality in global trade. Speaking at the African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday, the president informed his follow leaders and delegates that ensuring international trade becomes a powerful instrument for inclusive, sustainable, and balanced growth. Ramaphosa stated that when global trade systems are stable and

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was among the attendant member nations at the G20 Startup20 Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 13 to 14 November 2025. The Saudi delegation was led by H.R.H. Prince Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser Abdul Aziz Al Saud Foreign Minister and president of the Saudi G20 Startup20 Group, powered

In spite of the absence and protest from Washington, G20 members at the Johannesburg Summit were able to agree upon passing a declaration of support measures to address climate change. President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday (Nov 23) that the declaration from this weekend’s group of 20 Summit reflected a “a renewed commitment to multilateral