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Minister Tau to strengthen trade relations with China

Minister Parks Tau will undertake a working visit to China from 5 to 7 February 2026. The Department of Trade,…

Water, sanitation and FMD top EXCO agenda

The Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Free State met on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, to kick-off the year, in their…

SA signs $8 billion import deal with Afreximbank

With the aim to expand the economy of South Africa and its footprint in Africa, the President of South Africa…

Trump assents to AGOA

Africa and in particular South Africa has been waiting with bated breath to see whether the President of the United…

FS Chairperson Kopane resigns from ActionSA 

The Free State Chairperson of ActionSA Ms Patricia Kopane has confirmed to The Business Weekly that she has tendered her…

Steenhuisen to focus on FMD outbreak

The Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) John Steenhuisen announced on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, that he will not be…

Senate keeps SA in AGOA

President Donald Trump now holds the ace card in his hand as the future of South Africa in the African…

DA aims to take Free State from ANC

The race towards local government elections has begun and the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Free State has positioned itself…

Inflation reached 3.6% and expected to slow down

Economy is more a balancing game, a game that usually hits hard on the pockets of the ordinary. Though the…

Fuel prices drop as Rand appreciates

A drop in fuel prices is always music to motorists and commuters as well. As the country battles affordability and…