Press Releases

WTO Secretariat briefs members on Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, Fish Fund

WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Opening the information session on 22 May, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard said: “This session has been organized in response to the calls from many members for collaborative efforts to facilitate the...

The Republican Recap: Week of July 14, 2025

Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Cutting Waste and Fraud from Bloated Federal Spending ✅ President Trump and House Republicans ran on the promise to combat bloated government spending by eliminating waste,...

Officials state South Africa is no threat to US

(MENAFN) South Africa has stated that it does not pose a trade threat to the US economy or national security, criticizing Washington’s claims of a trade deficit as ignoring American gains in services and the strong investment ties between the two...

South Africa faces US tariffs

(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that the country is struggling with the recent 30% tariff imposed by the United States on South African imports but emphasized that many nations are encountering growing difficulties in...

Trump implements 30 percent tariffs on S-Africa

(MENAFN) Starting next Thursday, South African goods exported to the United States will be subject to a 30% tariff, President Donald Trump announced, after negotiations with Pretoria failed to yield what he considered a “fair” trade deal before...

Trump Imposes 30 Percent Tariffs on South Africa

(MENAFN) South African goods shipped to the United States will be subjected to a 30% duty beginning next Thursday, according to an announcement by President Donald Trump. The move follows Pretoria’s inability to finalize a “fair” commercial...

Water and Sanitation on Vaal Dam levels- 4 Sept

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reports that the Vaal Dam has recorded a slight decrease in its water levels, dropping from 107.0% last week to 106.7% this week. Despite this marginal decline, the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS)...

Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 11 June 2025

Issues in the environment 1. ECONOMY 1.1. Economic growth 1.1.1 Cabinet noted the gross domestic product (GDP) figures as released by StatsSA that indicated that the economy grew by 0.1% in the first (quarter (Q1) of 2025, and this follows an...

Trump places highest tariff on African country

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping new tariffs on imports from multiple African nations, with Lesotho receiving the steepest penalty at 50%. Trump unveiled the measures on Wednesday as part of his “Liberation Day” trade...

Food4Education Urges African Governments to Make School Feeding a Right, Not a Privilege

This Day of the African Child, nearly 60 million African children risk going hungry in school as government funding falls short. NAIROBI, KENYA, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Africa marks the Day of the African Child under the African...

US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...

U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...

Deputy Minister David Mahlobo: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Budget and policy statement on Department of Water and Sanitation, Vote 41 by Hon David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Good Hope Chamber, Cape Town Honourable Speaker. Honourable Deputy Speaker. His Excellency, President Cyril...

Minister Pemmy Majodina: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Honourable Speaker; Cabinet Colleagues; Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo; Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of Water and Sanitation; Honourable Members of Parliament; Director-General and Senior...

DDG Zhang underscores success of three key WTO technical assistance programmes in 2024

DDG Zhang commended the participants for their dedication and active engagement throughout the 10-month programmes. He said: "Your perspectives and experiences have enriched the WTO Secretariat’s work. I am confident that, like past alumni, you...

Minister Leon Schreiber: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Honourable Speaker, Thoko Didiza Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Njabulo Nzuza Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Honourable Mosa Chabane Honourable Members of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs...

SGS Secures Unprecedented Fourth Contract for PVoC Services With Tanzania Bureau of Standards

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, February 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce it has signed an unprecedented fourth consecutive contract with the Tanzania Bureau of...

SGS Secures Unprecedented Fourth Contract for PVoC Services with Tanzania Bureau of Standards

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, February 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce it has signed an unprecedented fourth consecutive contract with the Tanzania Bureau of...

Diplomats from 53 Nations Unite at U.S. Congress for High-Level Briefing on Diplomacy, Global Security and Cooperation

Global leaders reunite at Annual Congressional Briefing on “Diplomacy and Global Leadership: Strengthening Security and Cooperation in a Changing World." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a rare and powerful...

Minister Pemmy Majodina concerned over non-compliance with waste water management by contractor in the LHWP2, calls for stringent monitoring

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina is deeply concerned about the regrettable reports of non-compliance with the regulations governing effluent discharge by a contractor responsible for the construction of the Polihali transfer...