China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development…
China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development…
South Africa’s risk is not expulsion, which the G20’s rules do not allow, but a year of disruption that could blunt the gains of its presidency
President Cyril Ramaphosa told delegates that all G20 members except the US had signed the declaration
The absence of US President Donald Trump, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin puts the spotlight squarely on President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the uncertainty of the new trading regime had already harmed the country’s economy
China’s ambassador said South Africa’s call to narrow its trade deficit and diversify exports required building local beneficiation capacity
The trade truce between the US and China might be fragile and conditional but it’s a step towards dialogue and stability amid ongoing rivalry
The US and China could recognise that their roles as global stakeholders demand collaboration on issues such as climate change, technological innovation and global trade
The pod bros will revive their mission to kill non-racialism and feed it to the pigs
Tensions between the US and China could come to a head early this year, posing another risk to the global economy
China demanded an end to ‘collective punishment’ inflicted on Gaza, at a virtual summit chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa
The US president could pay dearly at the polls, as the global economy counts the costs of fracturing
In a polarised world, Ramaphosa’s administration dodged some fatal bullets in the past five months that carried some hard long-term risks
Sultan Al Angari said Saudi Arabia would like to ensure that joining would not lead to alignment against other countries or groups, and did not affect the kingdom’s political…
To realise sustainable growth, the economic superpower must change tack, and South Africa must be ready to adjust
Iran polarised the five member states, with Russia fighting aggressively for its inclusion in the bloc, according to insiders
After moving past the Putin will-he-won’t-he brouhaha, we can focus on the great impact Brics can have on member countries and the world
A drama-free summit reminds the opposition that Cyril is still running the show
The meeting is first between the two leaders since border conflict intensified in 2020
