Johannesburg, South Africa, 10 June 2025 – South Africa will participate as the Guest Country of Honour at the upcoming China – Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), taking place from 12 to 15 June 2025 in Changsha, Hunan Province – China. As the flagship gathering under the Forum on China – Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), [&h... South Africa to Champion the 4th China – Africa Economic and Trade Expo as Guest Country of Honour
In a historic moment of diplomacy and renewal, South Africa welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 24 April 2025, the first-ever official visit by a Ukrainian Head of State to the country. The visit, hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa, signals a promising new chapter in South Africa-Ukraine relations... SOUTH AFRICA WELCOMES UKRAINE: A NEW CHAPTER IN GLOBAL DIPLOMACY AND PARTNERSHIP
TO ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS 14 April 2025 STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE APPOINTMENT OF HIS SPECIAL ENVOY TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I hereby announce the appointment of Mr Mcebisi Jonas as my Special Envoy to the United States of America, serving as the official representative of the President and […] Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the Appointment of his Special Envoy to the United States of America
South Africa has taken a measured approach following the United States’ decision to impose steep import tariffs on South African vehicles and automotive components. Instead, South Africa is relying on diplomacy, trade diversification, and its status as a major global exporter of critical minerals – most of which are unaffected by the new tari... SOUTH AFRICA STRENGTHENS GLOBAL EXPORT POSITIONING AMID U.S. TARIFFS
By Lethabo Mkhize At a time when the world is navigating economic recovery, rising inequality, and shifts in geopolitical dynamics, South Africa presents a hopeful and human-centred story—one that reflects resilience, talent, and an eagerness to engage globally. The 2024/25 State of the Nation Report, unveiled at Johannesburg’s historic Cons... South Africa’s Resilient Nation Brand in a Global Context
As part of Brand South Africa’s mandate to monitor and enhance South Africa’s Nation Brand Reputation, in collaboration with government, the business sector, and civil society, the organisation conducts global research to assess the country’s reputation and competitiveness in key strategic markets. GLOBAL REPUTATION STUDY
For the past two years, South Africa has been ranked number two as the top global location for business process services. Fast forward to the pandemic the country has outperformed India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Poland, Egypt, and Northern Ireland, to take the top spot for the first time. According to Annual Front Office BPO Omnibus […] ... South Africa takes the top spot as the best location for the Global Business Services Sector
South Africa’s digital bank, TymeBank, set to hit the Southeast Asia market following its R1.6-billion new capital from global investors. During these tough time it is inspiring to witness a proudly South African bank aiming for greater heights and showing off the country’s competitive strengths. Following a change in South Africa’s exc... TYME BANK HEADS FOR GLOBAL MARKETS
The African story is one of unique colourful diversity in culture, language and cuisine and has seen the global stage emulate it in admiration. Bridging the gap between authentic African offering in places such as Asia is a young African female storyteller, intercultural experiences creator and founder of AfroAsian, Ms Perpetua Mbali. As South Afri... GLOBAL SOUTH AFRICAN BRIDGING THE CULTURAL GAP
Changes in today’s global landscape require emerging markets to consider how they must shape their own future, writes Brand South Africa CEO Dr Kingsley Makhubela. Many countries in the developed world have focused their efforts and resources inwards as a result of challenging economic times. There is a danger that a shift away from emerging [&hell... Africa must ensure it is an integral partner on global agenda
The Brand South Africa Nation Brand Forum 2017 again gathered business, government and media experts to discuss the marketing of the country’s national global reputation in light of recent geopolitical and global economic changes. The event was addressed by Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo. CD Anderson The Nation Brand Forum is aimed at ... Nation Brand Forum 2017 inspires robust discussion and debate
South Africa attracted R64.3-billion in foreign direct investment between April and December 2015, surpassing its target of R45-billion by almost R20-billion. South Africa exceeds foreign investment target by R20-billion
Global malaria control is one of the great public health success stories of this century, but while it has been tamed, it has not been defeated, according to the WHO director-general. A joint report by Unicef and WHO found malaria deaths had decreased globally by 60% since 2000. Global malaria deaths drop 60% over the last 15 years
In a first for the continent, a Walk of Stars is planned for the Johannesburg suburb of Rosebank. It is hoped the Afri-Global Walk of Stars will become a valuable open air museum that will add to the area’s attractions. It will be similar to the celebrated Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Africa’s very own Walk of Fame
The National Health Laboratory Service has been nominated for the European Quality awards in the health care category, in recognition of its high standards and leading position in pathology and diagnostic services. The winner will be announced in Switzerland this week. Global recognition for South African lab
Quality journalism enables citizens to make informed decisions about their society’s development, exposing injustice, corruption, and the abuse of power, UN bosses said in a joint statement issued to mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day. Media freedom is key to global sustainability
The adoption of new technologies in the mining sector and innovation around robotics and mechanisation is helping to enhance South Africa’s global competitiveness, writes Brand SA board member Rick Mennell. South African innovation sets pace for mining industry
The G20 Leaders Summit taking place in Australia from 15 to 16 November will focus on finding ways to lift member economies out of the current economic doldrums. South Africa will also use the BRICS meeting on the sidelines of the summit to discuss issues of concern to South Africa and the rest of Africa. G20 leaders meet to discuss global economics
The new Brics development bank, through its Africa branch in South Africa, will mobilise resources for “transformational” infrastructure development projects that will boost the continent’s integration, says Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Brics bank ‘will boost Africa’s infrastructure drive’
South African President Jacob Zuma has hailed the establishment of a Brics development bank as “an everlasting legacy that will change the face of global economics and the face of all the developing world for the better”. Brics bank will change global economics: Zuma
