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Border Management Authority co-chairs Eswatini–South Africa Steering Committee Meeting on Border Management, 2 Oct

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will on Thursday, 02 October 2025, lead a high-level delegation from the Authority to co-chair the Eswatini–South Africa Steering Committee Meeting on Border...

Inflation targeting: considerations for central banks in Africa

By Paul Fisher and Glenn Hoggarthfootnote [1] This article is an output from the Bank of England’s Centre for Central Banking Studies (CCBS). The CCBS was established in 1990. It is a small division in the Bank that provides training and technical...

Trade minister states Lesotho shifts away from US market

(MENAFN) Lesotho is actively moving away from relying on the US as a major export destination due to high tariffs and changing buyer preferences, according to Mokhethi Shelile, the country’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Small Business....

U.S. Expels Foreign Offenders to Eswatini

(MENAFN) A repatriation flight organized by the United States has transported a number of foreign nationals to Eswatini, according to an official declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a public statement released...

Deepening Trade Relations and Entrepreneurial Collaboration through the 3rd EU–African SME Summit In Johannesburg

The summit aims to catalyse long-term cooperation, especially in the context of the AfCFTA and EU Global Gateway JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contact: tiekie@shiftimpact.africa |...

OPEC Fund mobilizes over US$1 billion to advance sustainable development

VIENNA, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) announced the approval of more than US$1 billion in new development financing during the 193rd meeting of its Governing Board and throughout the...

We are deepening our trade and investment ties across Africa

Dear Fellow South African, This week I am attending the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, where we are showcasing our country’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination. We are also supporting South African firms as...

Volaris Automotive Acquires Britehouse Automotive, Expanding Its Footprint in the Automotive Software Solutions Market

TORONTO, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volaris Automotive, an acquirer of specialized software companies serving the automotive industry, today announced the acquisition of Britehouse Automotive, a prominent developer of innovative automotive...

Palazzo Hospitality to Manage Eswatini’s biggest hospitality project – Palazzo Ezulwini Hotel and Convention Center

Palazzo Ezulwini Hotel and Convention Center is set to transform the tourism and hospitality landscape of Eswatini DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Palazzo Hospitality, the management company of one of the...

Palazzo Hospitality to Manage Eswatini’s biggest hospitality project – Palazzo Ezulwini Hotel and Convention Center

Palazzo Ezulwini Hotel and Convention Center is set to transform the tourism and hospitality landscape of Eswatini DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dubai, February 17th, 2025 – Palazzo Hospitality, the...

President Lai meets Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla of the Kingdom of Eswatini

TAIWAN, February 11 - Details 2025-02-08 Presidential Office thanks US and Japan for joint leaders’ statement On February 7 (US EST), President Donald Trump of the United States and Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan issued a joint leaders’...

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts: 7th Global Forum of Cities for Circular Economy workshop

The High Commissioner of India in South Africa, Mr. Prabhat Kumar, The Director General, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi, Ms. Sunita Narain, Programme Director for Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy, Centre for Science and...

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts opens 7th Global Forum of Cities for Circular Econom Workshop, 28 Jan

The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms. Bernice Swarts, will officially open the 7th Global Forum of Cities for Circular Economy (GFCCE) workshop at the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton, Johannesburg tomorrow (28 January...

Border Management Authority and South African Revenue Services sign Joint Action plan with Eswatini, 6 Nov

The Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) will sign a historic Joint Action plan with the Kingdom of Eswatini to address the challenges faced in the border environment. BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael...

Gov. Kemp Appoints Omar Ali to Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor Brian P. Kemp has appointed Omar Ali to the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA). Ali’s initial term runs...

Presidency on South Africa's African Development Bank candidature

The South African government cabinet endorsed the candidacy of Ms. Swazi Tshabalala for the Presidency of the African Development Bank on the 7th of August 2024. However, SADC decided on the contrary. Therefore, South Africa abides by the...

PayLogic Announces the Go-Live of the Comoros’s National Interoperable Payment Switch

PayLogic today announced the successful go-live of the Comoros’s National Payment Switch, a major milestone in strengthening the financial infrastructure. CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, August 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PayLogic today announced the...

Minister Enoch Godongwana notes departure of Bajubulile Swazi Tshabalala from African Development Bank and confirms her as South Africa’s nominee for President 

The Minister of Finance Mr Enoch Godongwana, acknowledges the resignation of Ms Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala from her position as Senior Vice President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on 1 October 2024. Ms Tshabalala voluntarily relinquished...

African Union is worried about US deportation deal with Rwanda, Uganda

(MENAFN) The African Union’s rights body expressed concern on Monday regarding agreements between the United States and African nations, including Rwanda and Uganda, that facilitate the transfer of deportees to those countries, according to...

AU Alarmed by U.S. Deportee Deals with Rwanda, Uganda

(MENAFN) The African Union's (AU) human rights body raised alarm on Monday regarding recent agreements between Rwanda, Uganda, and the United States that would facilitate the transfer of deportees to these African nations. In a statement, the...