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Johannesburg, 19 July 2024 - BUSA is encouraged by President Ramaphosa’s commitment to bring stakeholders together to find agreement in respect of the National Health Insurance Act, as well as his acknowledgement that the resources and capabilities of both the public and private sectors are necessary to meet the health care needs of all South Africans equitably.

EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE RULES BOARD OF THE
LABOUR AND LABOUR APPEAL COURTS HELD AT BRAAMFONTEIN ON 20 NOVEMBER 2023 AT 10:00.

Bill requiring Biden administration to review US-SA relations fully still needs Senate approval and president’s assent.

The announcement of a new Cabinet by President Cyril Ramaphosa marks the start of a new, uncharted era for South Africa which after 30 years of democracy is at a crossroads, confronted by structural economic and social challenges, among them a low growth cycle, infrastructural inefficiencies, unreliable energy supplies, high unemployment, inequality and poverty.

The U.S. Embassy to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe is promoting the 39th edition of the Luanda International Fair (FILDA) for U.S. companies from July 23-28, 2024. FILDA is a unique opportunity to showcase U.S. economie, social, and technological contributions to Angola's national goals, and highlight growing U.S.-Angola commercial relations. This year's theme is U.S.-/Ingola Partnership ...

The Energy Regulator has rescinded its approval, made in December, of the so-called Electricity Price Determination Methodology Rules (EPDMR), which were proposed for implementation in the 2025/26 financial year as a replacement to the prevailing multiyear price determination methodology (MYPDM) for setting tariffs.

JOHANNESBURG, SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2024 ― The announcement of the Cabinet, which will lead South Africa's 7th Administration, ends the uncertainty about the successful establishment of a Government of National Unity (GNU), South Africans' preferred outcome of the national and provincial elections.

The US House of Representatives has passed legislation that would require the Biden administration to conduct a full review of America’s relationship with South Africa.

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that it has agreed to acquire a 25% stake in Tanzania-based Alistair Group (President: Alistair James), a cross-border logistics company serving Sub-Saharan Africa.

There are early indications that state-owned transport group Transnet might report a turnaround in the performance of its freight rail and port operations. It could reverse its loss-making position in 2024 and even return to profitability in 2025.