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EFF leader Julius Malema. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
Politics

EFF condemns Rupert’s presence in US delegation

The inclusion of South African billionaire Johann Rupert in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s delegation to Washington has drawn sharp criticism from the Economic Freedom...

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in the United States ahead of his meeting with former US President Donald Trump to discuss trade relations. Photo by Presidency South Africa
Diplomacy

Ramaphosa, Trump talk trade in US

Washington D.C. - President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the United States for talks with the US President Donald Trump, with the African Growth...

BusinessDiplomacy

New youth business accelerator launches in Eswatini

Eswatini’s entrepreneurial landscape is set to receive a boost with the launch of the Youth Business Accelerator (YBA), an initiative aimed at empowering...

Mcebisi Jonas appointed as special envoy to the U.S. to mend strained diplomatic ties.
Diplomacy

SA taps Jonas to repair U.S. ties

JOHANNESBURG, April 14 — President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s special envoy to the United...

Hon. Manqoba Khumalo, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Trade, Eswatini.
Diplomacy

Eswatini seeks clarity on US tariff pause

Eswatini’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade has welcomed the 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump, calling...

Marco Rubio United States Secretary of State
Diplomacy

U.S. expels South African ambassador

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has declared South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, persona non grata, escalating tensions between Washington and Pretoria. The...

United States and Eswatini flags
Diplomacy

U.S. Diplomat Rubio, PM hold talks

Mbabane, Eswatini – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Eswatini’s Prime Minister Russell Dlamini on Monday, discussing the long-standing relationship between...

Hon. Manqoba Khumalo, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Trade, Eswatini.
Diplomacy

Eswatini retains AGOA eligibility for 2025

Mbabane, Eswatini – March 7, 2025 – The Kingdom of Eswatini has secured its eligibility under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)...