Tag: South Africa
Tokyo urges Japanese private sector to invest — and beat China — in Africa
Japan, which lags behind other major economies when it comes to investment in Africa, has been increasingly concerned that the pandemic has weakened African economies ... Read More
EU imports of South African coal surge eight-fold, replacing Russian fossil fuels
South Africa's coal sales to Europe rose eight-fold during the first six months of 2022 compared with last year as demand for the fossil fuel ... Read More
SA’s Aspen to halt Covid-19 vaccine production as global demand dwindles
South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare may soon be forced to halt its Covid-19 vaccine production as the overall demand, including government contracts for Covid-19 antivirals and ... Read More
The many faces of apartheid: South Africa calls for Israel to be declared an ‘apartheid state’
Israel should be classified as an apartheid state, South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said Tuesday (26 July), proposing that the UN General Assembly should ... Read More
Inflation: fears of unrest in SA, Uganda looming large as food prices soar
The rising price of basic foods is worsening South Africa's food security crisis which could increase social instability and spark a repeat of the devastating ... Read More
South Africa: Cannabis now sold in pharmacies
South Africa opened its very first marijuana retail outlet. The initiative aims to better regulate the use of this herb, whose industry, promising in many ... Read More
Pfizer vaccine protects against 70% of severe Omicron cases, study finds
The vaccine of the American laboratory Pfizer is globally less effective against Omicron but protects at 70% against severe cases, according to a study presented ... Read More
Morocco asks South Africa to join efforts for Africa’s best interests
Morocco has renewed its call on South Africa to cooperate together in order to serve the continent’s best interests. The two countries have the most ... Read More
Former South African President Jacob Zuma surrendered to authorities
The uncertainty hovered until the last minute: the former South African president Jacob Zuma, sentenced to 15 months in prison for contempt of court, finally ... Read More
Climate Summit: Africa between expectations and urgency to act
The fight for the climate is at the heart of a two-day international virtual summit organized by U.S. President Joe Biden, on the occasion of ... Read More