Against the backdrop of rapid growth in the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector, Africa is eager to capitalise on the opportunity by positioning itself as a significant …
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    President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Deputy Minister of Small Business Development Dipuo Peters for one month. In a statement on Friday, the Presidency said the decision followed a sanction adopted … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSSouth AfricaSouthern AfricaSouth African Inflation picks up in Januaryby Editorby EditorRises to 5.3% year on year, from 5.1% in December. South Africa’s headline consumer inflation quickened to 5.3% year on year in January from 5.1% in December ZACPIY=ECI, data showed … 
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    Turnover rose by 9.3% in the 20 week-period to February 16. South African grocery retailer and wholesaler SPAR SPPJ.J said on Wednesday its turnover rose by 9.3% in the 20 … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSSouth AfricaSouthern AfricaSouth Africa Sets Date for New Parliamentary Electionsby Editorby EditorSouth Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Wednesday that the country’s next general elections will take place on May 29. “Beyond the fulfillment of our constitutional obligation, these upcoming elections are … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSSouth AfricaSouthern AfricaSA to deploy 2900 troops to eastern Congoby Editorby EditorSouth Africa will deploy 2,900 troops to help fight armed groups in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of a Southern African Development Community initiative. The … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSSouth AfricaSouthern AfricaSouth Africa plans to introduce digital nomad visasby Editorby EditorSouth Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has initiated plans to offer digital nomad visas, targeting highly skilled tech workers for potential long-term stays in the country. These visas, first introduced … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSSouth AfricaSouthern AfricaSouth Africa records 46 suspected cholera cases, five lab-confirmed casesby Editorby EditorSouth Africa has recorded 46 suspected cholera cases and five laboratory-confirmed cases between January 1 and February 1, health minister Dr Joe Phaahla said on Monday. Briefing the media in … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSSouth AfricaSouthern AfricaSouth Africa business activity contracts again in January – PMIby Editorby EditorSouth African private sector activity contracted for a second consecutive month in January, hurt by weak demand and shipping disruption at the country’s major port, a survey showed on Monday. … 
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    AfricaAFRICA NEWSSouth AfricaSouthern AfricaJoburg high court says illegal occupiers ‘can stay’by Editorby EditorThe Johannesburg High Court last week rejected an application for the eviction of illegal occupants in two formerly commercial buildings in Doornfontein, Johannesburg, saying there does not appear to be …