Economic, trade and political issues will be high on the agenda when Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov meet today, Monday, 10 March 2008. 10 Mar 2008
South Africa is looking forward to signing a number of bilateral agreements with France during a state visit by French President Nicolas Sarkozy this week. 28 Feb 2008
Amid spiralling food costs with consumers already reeling from food price hikes, its expected that within a few weeks the cost of basic commodities such as cooking oil, soap and margarine are set to rise by 20% to 25% - pushing them out of the reach of more people. 14 Feb 2008
Foreign Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma departed for Moscow, Russia, on Sunday 10 February, where she is to hold trade and economic talks with Russian Minister of Natural Resources Yuri Trutnev. 12 Feb 2008
The Indian government on Thursday, 7 February, approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Africa on agricultural cooperation. 11 Feb 2008
South Africa and Egypt have agreed to increase trade and investment relations through identifying business opportunities in both countries. 7 Feb 2008
Addis Ababa – International humanitarian organisation Oxfam and Afro-flag Youth Vision have urged African governments to jointly oppose the European Union's (EU) proposed Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 4 Feb 2008
South Africa imported over 15% more electricity from other countries in 2007, than it had in 2006, according to figures released on Thursday, 31 January 2008. 4 Feb 2008
The load-shedding measures implemented by Eskom described as a national emergency by Cabinet members constitute a severe impediment for growth in South Africa's apparel sector. 29 Jan 2008
The government is reviewing import tariffs on wheat and wheat flour in a move apparently triggered by high bread prices. 17 Jan 2008
One of the main purposes of the Irish trade mission to South Africa was to continue strengthening relationships in business and trade, says Irish Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Michael Martin. 17 Jan 2008
Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and her Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi met Monday, 7 January 2008, to discuss economic, trade and political matters between South Africa and China. The two foreign ministers hosted bilateral discussions within the context of celebrating 10 years of diplomatic relations between South Africa and China. 8 Jan 2008
South African wine exports are on the rise again, reflecting a 16% volume increase for the first 11 months of 2007 compared with the same period in 2006, according to industry body, South African Wine Information and Systems (SAWIS). 8 Jan 2008
Counterfeit DVDs to the value of R200 million were discovered at OR Tambo airport on Wednesday, said police. 3 Jan 2008
South Africa has been ranked as the 18th most attractive foreign direct investment destination worldwide. 13 Dec 2007
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a World Bank Group member, has confirmed it is supporting a new investment in Madagascar to address the need for reforms in the country's customs clearance process. 13 Dec 2007
Wine exports are once again on the rise, reflecting a 16% volume increase for the first 11 months of the year, compared with the same period last year, says Wines of South Africa (WOSA) CEO Su Birch, commenting on the latest data from industry body SAWIS. 12 Dec 2007
DHL South Africa, the leading global express delivery and logistics company, provided air and ground transport support for the safe delivery of four young cheetahs from Johannesburg to the Casela Bird Park in Mauritius this morning. 12 Dec 2007
The Mozal aluminium plant is a symbol of Mozambique's red-hot economy, touted as a symbol of the investor-friendly environment that led the Wall Street Journal to declare the country "an African success story". 11 Dec 2007
A Christmas tree is virtually obligatory in every home where children are waiting for Santa to pay a visit. However, there could be a supply problem… 10 Dec 2007
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