Tag: Investment policy
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03 May 18 NewsUnderway, in Sandton: The Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum. The keynote address was delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
AfCFTA updates, analysis:
(i) The ...
SA, Japan to fast-track economic growth
03 May 18 NewsThe Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum is expected to accelerate the promotion of private sector-led economic growth by encouraging networking among African and Japanese co...
President Kenyatta presents scorecard, rallies support for Big Four Agenda
03 May 18 NewsPresident Uhuru Kenyatta on 2 May presented to Parliament a comprehensive scorecard of his Government’s achievements on areas of national values, security and Kenya’s obligatio...
India-South Africa Business Summit 2018: “United by Legacy, Unified for Prosperity”
02 May 18 NewsThe much anticipated India-South Africa Business Summit 2018 (ISABS 2018) concluded on 30 April 2018 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg with a session on ‘India ...
IMF regional consultation with the West African Economic and Monetary Union
26 Apr 18 NewsOn March 26, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with WAEMU.
Economic activity remains strong but vu...
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Communiqué: “Towards a Common Future”
20 Apr 18 NewsIntroduction
Commonwealth Heads of Government met in the United Kingdom from 19 to 20 April 2018 and discussed how the Commonwealth can contribute to a future which is fairer, m...
Commonwealth adopts forward-looking Connectivity Agenda for Trade and Investment
20 Apr 18 NewsIn response to the risks to growth presented by rising protectionism, leaders at the CHOGM today expressed their strong support for the multilateral trading system and adopted...
Commonwealth Business Forum Banquet: Keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa
19 Apr 18 NewsLondon, 17 April 2018
More than 20 years ago, Nelson Mandela asked me to come to attend the Commonwealth Business Forum and today I am overjoyed once again to be here and the priv...
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17 Apr 18 NewsPress coverage of the first day of the Trade Law Centre, Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, Zimbabwe Network of Customs and Excise Experts AfCFTA awareness workshop
The Africa...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on launch of new investment drive
17 Apr 18 NewsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday outlined an investment drive on which government and social partners are about to embark to advance investment, growth, job creation and meaning...
Report of the tenth session of the Committee on Regional Cooperation and Integration
17 Apr 18 NewsThe tenth session of the Committee on Regional Cooperation and Integration was held in Addis Ababa on 1 and 2 November 2017, on the theme, “Implementation of the Continental Free...
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16 Apr 18 NewsProfiled trade policy events:
(i) Underway, in Harare: Trade Law Centre, in collaboration with Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce and Zimbabwe Network of Customs and Excise Exp...
India-South Africa Business Summit to strengthen investment
16 Apr 18 NewsBusiness Summit seeks to maximise the potential of the economic and commercial partnership between South Africa and India
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) in partner...
The concrete result of IAF 2018: Strengthening Indonesia-Africa Partnership
12 Apr 18 NewsThe Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) 2018, a forum organized by Indonesia for the first time, has succeeded in drawing up a series of concrete agreements to further strengthen Indonesi...
Indonesia and Africa synergize cooperation at Indonesia-Africa Forum 2018
11 Apr 18 NewsUnleashing potentials: Developing Sustainable Economic and Investment Cooperation
“[The] Indonesia-Africa Forum is the embodiment of the commitment of Indonesia and African coun...
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04 Apr 18 NewsDecisions, declarations and resolutions of the Assembly of the African Union (29-29 January): extracts
(i) Declaration on internet governance and development of Africa’s di...
Mauritius and China reiterate determination to consolidate economic and trade relations
04 Apr 18 NewsMauritius and China have reiterated their determination towards consolidating economic and trade relations by signing the agreed minutes pertaining to the first round of negotiatio...
Mauritius-China FTA to strengthen economic cooperation in various sectors
03 Apr 18 NewsThe first round of negotiations on the Mauritius-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA), kicked off yesterday at Maritim Resort & Spa, in Balaclava.
The FTA aims at creating th...
Kenya, Mozambique to revive cooperation
03 Apr 18 NewsForeign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amb Monica Juma and her Mozambique counterpart H.E. Jose Condungua Pacheco on 30 March held bilateral talks on the sidelines of President Uhuru Ke...
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29 Mar 18 NewsAfrica’s partnerships with the EU, India: key updates
(i) AU Executive Council adopts the African Common Position for negotiations of a new cooperation agreement with the EU. In...