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South Africa gets new minister to tackle power crisis
South Africa's president has appointed the country's first electricity minister in an effort to address the...
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South African president to announce cabinet reshuffle Today
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce changes to the national executive at 7:00 p.m. (1700...
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Ramaphosa on South Africa’s greylisting – it’s not that bad
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that South Africa being added to the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF’s)...
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Eskom appoints Calib Cassim as acting CEO
Ailing state-owned power utility Eskom has appointed Calib Cassim as acting CEO following André de Ruyter’s...
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In South Africa, ‘load shedding’ takes a toll on small businesses
In the five years since Corner Cafe opened its doors a few metres away from the...
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Swiss President visits Botswana to bilateral relations
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Tuesday received here his Swiss counterpart Alain Berset, saying the visit...
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa asks deputy to stay on a little longer
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked his deputy David Mabuza, who announced his intention to...
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Zimbabwe to receive more agricultural machinery from Belarus
Belarus has offered Zimbabwe more agricultural machinery including tractors and combine harvesters after the two countries...
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Amazon pushes back launch of South African marketplace
Amazon has delayed its South African marketplace launch until the end of the year, a well-placed...
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S.Africa hails friendship with Russia amid Ukraine war
South Africa said on Monday it was "friends" with Russia, as it hosted Russia's top diplomat...
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