Being kicked out of Agoa could mean more than losing the financial benefits of a favourable trade deal. It would send a signal to the world that South Africa is an economic partner to be avoided.
There’s a deep sense of déjà vu that politics may, once again, be about to ring in economic despair. Few will forget December 2015 when, late at night, then president Jacob Zuma axed finance minister Nhlanhla Nene in favour of a little-known former mayor, David Des van Rooyen.
Nene later told the commission of inquiry into state capture that he was axed for refusing to rubber-stamp a nuclear deal pushed by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Today, it’s South Africa’s trade links with the US that may be the collateral damage of the Union Buildings’ desire to indulge Putin. ..
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What South Africa stands to lose if Agoa goes southExports of vehicles and citrus will be among the major victims, and thousands of jobs — actual and potential —will evaporate.
Read more »
What South Africa stands to lose if Agoa goes southExports of vehicles and citrus will be among the major victims, and thousands of jobs — actual and potential —will evaporate.
Read more »
South Africa on the verge of becoming 'cybercrime capital of Africa’ | News24It is a widely held opinion in the cyber security industry that South Africa is on the brink of becoming the cybercrime capital of the African continent.
Read more »
South Africa Named The Top Destination For Digital Nomads In AfricaIt's not for everyone, especially if you have a family, and mostly younger generation workers are making use of the travelling opportunities that online work offers.
Read more »
Africa: South Africa's 'Jabhim' Set to Take on the World at Global Street Fighter TournamentStreet Fighter, the venerated fighting game franchise, is adored and played by a community across the globe. The release of Street Fighter 6, the latest in the series, has attracted a wave of interest comprising new and veteran players alike.
Read more »
South Africa: Milisuthando - a Powerful Documentary That Will Get South Africans Talking About IdentityAnalysis - Milisuthando is a debut feature length documentary film by Milisuthando Bongela. Taking the form of a personal essay, it's an intimate story about family and ancestors, about "inside apartheid's experiment" and negotiating the complex world of post-apartheid South Africa.
Read more »