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Trump warns nations cooperating with BRICS with tariffs
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has warned that any nation engaging in trade with the BRICS economic bloc will face an extra 10% tariff, with “no exceptions,” accusing the group of pursuing “anti-American policies,” according to statements made...
Minister Nobuhle Nkabane: Higher Education Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
House Chairperson and Members, The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Hon. Tebogo Letsie I dedicate this 2025/26 budget to the memory of our fallen heroes and heroines in the Post School Education and Training who have...
Deputy Minister Namane Masemola: Cooperative Governance Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
South African Government
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July 5, 2025
Honourable Chairperson of the NCOP Honourable Minister Hlabisa Honourable Members of the NCOP Hon MECs SALGA Representative Fellow South Africans Good afternoon, It is an honour to rise in support of Budget Vote 3 for the Department of Cooperative...
Minister Leon Schreiber: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Njabulo Nzuza Members of the Executive Chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, Honourable Jane Mananiso Honourable Members of the Select Committee on...
President Cyril Ramaphosa on the passing of former Deputy President David Mabuza
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
I have learned with deep sadness of the passing of former Deputy President and former Premier of Mpumalanga David Dabede Mabuza. Deputy President Mabuza passed away today, Thursday, 3 July 2025, at a hospital following a short illness. He was 64...
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga: Media briefing on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Dept Budget vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Deputy Minister: Honourable Steve Letsike Members of the Portfolio Committee led by the Portfolio Committee Chairperson: Honourable Lizel Van Der Merwe Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities across our nation watching from home Distinguished...
Trade, Industry and Competition on South Africa–USA engagement
South African Government
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July 2, 2025
On Wednesday, 24 June 2025, on the sidelines of the United States of America–Africa Summit in Luanda, Angola, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi engaged with the Assistant United States Trade Representative...
Trump depicts Musk as ‘train wreck’
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Elon Musk for his plan to create a new political party, accusing the tech billionaire of causing “disruption and chaos” and destabilizing the American political system. In a post on Truth...
Koryx Copper Receives Additional Encouraging Drill Results at the Haib Copper Project, Southern Namibia
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 7, 2025
Highlights Completed a further 6 diamond drill holes for 1,808 m out of a planned 37 holes in Phase 2 Results received generally have higher Cu grade than average MRE over large intercepts and include: HM73: 88m @ 0.41% Cu (12 to 100m) 228m @...
A-Mark Precious Metals Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 7, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRK) (A-Mark), a leading fully integrated precious metals platform, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of...
Minister Gwede Mantashe: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
House Chairperson, Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Thoko Didiza Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Honourable Mikateko Mahlaule Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile...
Musk clarifies reasons why he changed his view on Trump
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has revealed that his shift away from supporting U.S. President Donald Trump stems from Trump's decision to increase the federal budget deficit rather than reduce it. Responding to a question on X about his sudden change in...
Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi: Public Service and Administration Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Honourable Members of Parliament, The Hon. Chairperson Mr De Villiers and All Members of the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, Fellow South Africans. Honourable...
Minister Ronald Lamoma briefs media ahead of International Relations and Cooperation Budget Vote, 3 Jul
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamoma, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Thursday, 3 July 2025, in Parliament, Cape Town. Minister Lamola...
Minister Dion George welcomes Green Climate Fund’s USD 40 million approval for SANBI
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
A grant of just over USD 40 million to support nature-based disaster risk reduction over eight years. Benefits for over 5 million South Africans, particularly in vulnerable communities, through enhanced resilience and adaptive capacity. SANBI’s...
Minister Thembi Simelane: Media briefing on Human Settlements Dept Budget vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Tandi Mahambehlala Director-General of the Department of Human Settlements, Dr Alec Moemi Deputy Directors-General of the Department of Human Settlements Chairperson and Board Members of the Entities of the...
Minister John Steenhuisen briefs media on Budget Vote speech, 8 Jul
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, cordially invites members of the media to attend a media briefing session following the presentation of the 2025 Budget Vote speeches. The media briefing will provide an opportunity for the...
Minister Thembi Simelane: Human Settlements Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable Speaker Honourable Chairperson, Albert Seabi and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements Honourable Members Fellow Cabinet Members Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Ms Tandi Mahambehlala Members of the Provincial...
Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Chairperson and Members of the Committee Members of the Provincial Executive Committees Honourable Members Fellow Cabinet Members Deputy Ministers of Cooperative Governance and...
Ministers Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Pemmy Majodina attend SADC 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors in Zimbabwe, 3 to 4 Jul
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa together with the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina are set to attend the upcoming 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors, hosted...