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Economy

Ramaphosa to present GNU economic priorities at the WEF

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to advance the key economic priorities of the Government of National Unity (GNU) at the…

South Africa aims for a 3% economic growth target

President H.E Cyril Ramaphosa has given business and government an ambitious target of growing South Africa’s economy by 3% this…

IMF approves DRC US$1.7 million ECFA

Washington, DC – January 15, 2025: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a 38-month arrangement for The Democratic…

FARMERS: THE HEART OF THE VALUE CHAIN

By: Francois Wilken; Farmer and President of the Free State Agriculture We have allowed non-farmers and officials to speak on…

Plea for Agriculture’s survival

By Francois Wilken – Farmer and President of Free State Agriculture Farmers are facing the biggest survival crisis yet. Regardless…

Free State Agricultural sector faces dire conditions

Free State farmers, as price-takers in the value chain, are unable to absorb the escalating input costs caused by consistent…

It is now easy to do business in South Africa

Following the amendment of the Companies Act of 2024, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has welcomed the proclamation…

SA economy showing green shoots

“The far-reaching economic reforms we started in the sixth administration are showing results. We are emerging from a debilitating energy…

Explore the Free State this festive season

Photo by DESTEA: MEC Ketso Makume enjoying quad biking in one of the tourism exhibitions in the Free State. Centred…

SA hosts G20 Sherpas meeting

The Minister for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Mr Ronald Lamola welcomed dignitaries of the G20 Sherpas…