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Putin Updates South African President on Trump Meeting
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin updated South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday about his recent high-stakes summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a statement from the Kremlin. The leaders held a phone...

South Africa’s Deputy President Warns of Economic Setback
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has cautioned that the nation’s automotive industry could suffer severe economic consequences if a mutually beneficial trade pact with the United States is not secured. His warning was...

S-African deputy leader cautions of prolonging US trade row
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has cautioned that failing to reach a trade agreement with the United States could have severe consequences for the country’s automotive industry. Speaking at the opening of the P20 Women’s...

Water and Sanitation on more than $10 billion raised during the Water Investment Summit
Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina has expressed her satisfaction on the commitments made following a three-day inaugural African Union-Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) Water Investment Summit which was opened by President Cyril...

LABUSA to Unveil AI-Driven Intelligent Operations (IO) Platform at Africa Tech Festival 2025
LABUSA will introduce its AI-powered Intelligent Operations (IO) Platform™ at Africa Tech Festival 2025, on November 11–13 in Cape Town, South Africa. PEARLAND, TX, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LABUSA, a trusted provider...

Aug. 22 auction features Indigenous art treasures from collection of Santa Fe’s distinguished Ralph T. Coe Center
Native American, Pre-Columbian, African, Asian and Pacific Island rarities include iconic statuary, tribal weapons, cultural relics, textiles, jewelry and more BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On August 22,...

Couple of million unlawful firearms circulating in S-Africa
(MENAFN) South African opposition party Rise Mzansi has warned that roughly two million illegal firearms are circulating in the country, posing a major public safety risk. The party criticised the South African Police Service (SAPS) for failing to...

Let the dialogue begin. Let all voices be heard.
Dear Fellow South African, The first National Convention of the much-anticipated National Dialogue concluded on Saturday afternoon with a resounding call for the conversation among South Africans to begin. The convention, which was attended by...

Legend Biotech Appoints Carlos Santos as Chief Financial Officer
SOMERSET, N.J., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legend Biotech Corporation (NASDAQ: LEGN) (Legend Biotech), a global leader in cell therapy, today announced the appointment of Carlos Santos as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective...

Water and Sanitation and AWSISA sign landmark agreement to advance water security and sanitation
On the sidelines of the AU-AIP Africa Water Investment Summit, Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and AWSISA Chairperson Ramateu Monyokollo signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC), marking the beginning of a...

Minister Patricia de Lille on precautionary suspension of South African Tourism CEO
The Minister of Tourism Patricia De Lille, has noted information in the public domain regarding the precautionary suspension of the CEO of the South African Tourism, by the SA Tourism board. According to the legal advice to the Minister, this...

Ubuntu in Action Resonates with South Africa’s Development Vision
South Africa’s landmark G20 Presidency reached its zenith today with the closing plenary of the G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town. CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- South Africa’s landmark G20...

‘Women Leading Change’ Events set to embolden South African Leaders
Prominent South African and international business leaders convene in Johannesburg for two seminal events hosted by Duke Corporate Education (Duke CE) JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "Women Leading...

Africa Capitalworks invests for sustainable impact
Africa Capitalworks fuels Africa’s growth by backing market leaders in vital sectors, delivering strong returns and lasting social and economic impact. MAURITIUS, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Africa Capitalworks invests for sustainable...

Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa Returns to Johannesburg - Registration Now Open
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA) 2025, Africa’s leading platform for exploring the latest trends and technologies shaping the healthcare industry, will return to...

Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: Business Leadership South Africa Reform Tracker Launch
Venue: Old Mutual Auditorium, 107 Rivonia Road, Sandton Programme Director, Mr Stephen Grootes, Deputy Minister of Finance, Honourable Mr Ashor Sarupen, Deputy Chairperson of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), Mr Bonga Mokoena, The Board of...

Governance in Global Operations: Legal and Board Risk Across Borders
“The most dangerous risk is the one you didn’t know you were taking.” As multinational corporations expand their global footprint, many boards presume their governance frameworks travel seamlessly along with their products and services. But legal...

Easy Environmental Solutions Secures Full Down Payment for First EasyFEN™ Units in Africa
Full down payment on $3.4 million order confirms Kenyan launch Each EasyFEN™ unit designed to deliver $19 million in recurring revenue annually while restoring farmland at scale Production at full capacity in Mankato with public showcase scheduled...

Femi Otedola Launches Memoir 'Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business'
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Femi Otedola, one of Africa’s most influential business leaders and philanthropists, today launches his much-anticipated memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business. The...

The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Namibia
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- London, 14th August 2025: The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in...