62 h. ago Selective US Tariffs Spare Key South African Exports but Pose Challenges for Farmers

In a recent policy shift, the United States has imposed steep tariffs on several African nations, effectively signaling the end of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Countries such as Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Botswana, and South Africa now face tariffs ranging from 30% to 50%. This move comes amid existing challenges in these nations,… Read More »Selective US Tariffs Spare Key South African Exports but Pose Challenges for Farmers The post Selective US Tariffs Spare Key South African Exports but Pose Challenges for Farmers first appeared on iAfrica.

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67 h. ago South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks

A senior South African delegation, led by International Relations Director-General Zane Dangor, has returned from Washington, where it met top US officials to discuss bilateral issues and clarify Pretoria’s stance on contentious policies like the Expropriation Act. The US officials, including those from the White House and State Department, were reportedly “cordial and receptive.” The… Read More »South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks The post South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago “Those who want foreign policy changes must follow proper channels”

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says the GNU agreement is clear on this issue.

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6 d. ago Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,700 As Aid Scramble Intensifies

The toll from Myanmar’s earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources. The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of Myanmar’s strongest in a century, jolted the war-torn Southeast Asian nation on Friday, leaving… Read More »Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,700 As Aid Scramble Intensifies The post Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,700 As Aid Scramble Intensifies first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Myanmar quake death toll passes 1 600, junta lets in foreign rescuers

Survivors in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-biggest city, dug with their bare hands on Friday.

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7 d. ago Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Signaling Major Shift in US Foreign Aid

The administration of US President Donald Trump announced on Friday plans to effectively dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID), marking a significant shift toward sharply reducing foreign aid. “Today, the Department of State and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have notified Congress of their intention to undertake a reorganization that would… Read More »Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Signaling Major Shift in US Foreign Aid The post Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Signaling Major Shift in US Foreign Aid first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive

Foreign rescue teams began flying into Myanmar on Saturday to aid the search for survivors from an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation crippling critical infrastructure amid a grinding civil war. The death toll in Myanmar was 1,002, the military government said on Saturday, up sharply from initial… Read More »Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive The post Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Machar’s Detention Sparks Fears of Renewed War in South Sudan

Kenya has urged South Sudan’s leaders to de-escalate tensions following the reported detention of First Vice President Riek Machar in Juba. Kenyan Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, who made the call, stressed the importance of adhering to the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS), warning that the country’s fragile peace is at risk. Machar was… Read More »Machar’s Detention Sparks Fears of Renewed War in South Sudan The post Machar’s Detention Sparks Fears of Renewed War in South Sudan first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Ghana and Morocco Announce Plans to Eliminate Visa Requirements

Accra and Rabat are moving to scrap visa requirements for travelers between Ghana and Morocco to boost diplomatic and economic ties. According to Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the agreement will soon be presented to the parliaments of both countries for ratification. Ablakwa, who met with Morocco’s ambassador to Ghana Imane Ouaadil, revealed… Read More »Ghana and Morocco Announce Plans to Eliminate Visa Requirements The post Ghana and Morocco Announce Plans to Eliminate Visa Requirements first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty

Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African ambassador to the US, received a warm welcome from ANC members and trade unions in Cape Town upon his return to the country. Rasool was declared persona non grata by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following his critical remarks about Donald Trump’s foreign policy during a webinar. Rasool… Read More »Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty The post Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago There is need for SA to attract foreign direct investment: Masondo

Masondo says there is a serious need for the country to attract foreign direct investment.

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2 w. ago ATM prepares to table Foreign Agents Bill aims to regulate NGOs

ATM expects to table the Bill in Parliament in July.

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2 w. ago Tax Policy Expert Says VAT Increase Is Least Damaging To Economic Growth

The recently presented Budget 2.0 has ignited a heated debate, presenting both challenges and opportunities for South Africa. It highlights the delicate balance between creating tax policies and maintaining economic equity, particularly in how VAT (Value-Added Tax) affects low-income households. Although the budget has been tabled, there is still uncertainty about whether it will be… Read More »Tax Policy Expert Says VAT Increase Is Least Damaging To Economic Growth The post Tax Policy Expert Says VAT Increase Is Least Damaging To Economic Growth first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Mbalula Blames Coalitions for Johannesburg’s Decline Amid Criticism of ANC Governance

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has shifted blame for Johannesburg’s deterioration onto coalition governance, stating that the city’s decline began only after the ANC lost control. Mbalula’s comments, made during a media briefing at Luthuli House on Thursday, follow criticism from President Cyril Ramaphosa about the city’s poor condition, especially with Johannesburg set to host the… Read More »Mbalula Blames Coalitions for Johannesburg’s Decline Amid Criticism of ANC Governance The post Mbalula Blames Coalitions for Johannesburg’s Decline Amid Criticism of ANC Governance first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago VAT increase remains sticky point among many political parties

The DA says Godongwana should follow what it calls a six-point plan it has crafted.

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4 w. ago Botswana assures foreign inmates of continued free ARV treatment

Botswana has reassured foreign inmates, including South Africans of non-stop free ARV treatment.

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