Tag: South Africa

Nigeria, South Africa ‘gray-listed’ by global anti-money laundering watchdog

March 2, 2023

The inclusion of Nigeria and South Africa, the continent’s leading economies, on a 'gray list' by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) could present far-reaching ... Read More

South Africa still holds “neutral” stance on Ukraine war — minister

February 28, 2023

The meeting of financial chiefs of the Group of 20 (G20) leading economies held in Bengaluru, India, on 24-25 February 2023 failed to issue a ... Read More

Russia rules out firing hypersonic missile during South Africa joint naval exercise

February 23, 2023

As Russia, China and South Africa have started joint naval drills amid Ukraine war, Moscow said its military will not test-fire a hypersonic missile during ... Read More

South Africa’s deputy president to step down – Ramaphosa

February 17, 2023

South Africa's deputy president, David Mabuza, is to step down, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday as he prepares to shake up his cabinet. The ... Read More

US-led ‘partnership for ethical mining’ aims to protect communities, environment

February 7, 2023

Italy has become the latest country to join the US-led Mineral Security Partnership (MSP), announced in June last year, whose aim was to add ethical ... Read More

UN peacekeeper killed in attack in DRC as East Africa leaders renew call for ceasefire

February 6, 2023

A United Nations peacekeeper from South Africa was killed in an attack on a helicopter in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday (5 ... Read More

South Africa, China, Russia to hold joint naval drills in February

January 20, 2023

South Africa, China and Russia will jointly stage naval drills in February to strengthen the already flourishing relations between the three countries. The African country ... Read More

US treasury secretary on 11-day African tour to counter China inroads

January 19, 2023

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen started Wednesday an 11-day trip to Africa, aimed at deepening economic ties on the continent where China has become a ... Read More

Cyril Ramaphosa scraps Davos plans over energy crisis at home

January 17, 2023

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has cancelled plans to take part in World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos because of the energy crisis affecting the ... Read More

South Africa vows to use BRICS chair role to advance African interests

January 12, 2023

South Africa will use its chairmanship of the BRICS group of leading emerging economies — comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — to ... Read More