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South Africa’s ilmenite poised for huge value boost following China signing 
By: Martin Creamer 15th November 2023 South African ilmenite used to manufacture titanium dioxide pigment in KwaZulu-Natal has received a major value boost with the signing of an... →
BEE-focused tenders and cadre deployment causing State collapse - Harvard economists
By: News24Wire 15th November 2023 A two-year research project by Harvard professor Ricardo Hausmann's Growth Lab says that the government's proposed economic reforms are unlikely to... →
Thoughts after a visit to China
15th November 2023 Through the good offices of the Inclusive Society Institute of South Africa, I recently had the privilege of doing a short study tour in China.... →
Diseases on farms in South Africa: recent outbreaks point to weaknesses in the system
14th November 2023 South Africa has had a number of outbreaks of animal diseases in recent months that suggest there are weaknesses in the country’s biosecurity... →
South Africa denies changes to farm-export rules based on race
By: Bloomberg 13th November 2023 South Africa’s government rejected reports that new regulations have been introduced to restrict farm-export quotas based on race. The... →
Africa-US trade: Agoa deal expires in 2025 - an expert unpacks what it’s achieved in 23 years
13th November 2023 African governments are seeking an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond 2025. The law was enacted in 2000 to... →
Ramaphosa deploys army to tackle illegal mining
By: Reuters 9th November 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 3 300 army personnel to help combat illegal mining activities, Ramaphosa's office said... →
Agoa extension would provide certainty for investment, expansion in African countries – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th November 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that if extended beyond 2025 for a lengthy period, and if used more effectively, the African Growth and... →
