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The last frontier

Optimism amongst South African businesses about opportunities throughout Africa is on the rise. Yet, successfully marketing a brand across such a diverse continent – with over 50 countries, hundreds of languages and various cultures – is no easy...
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Free State ups its trade game

Increasing economic relations with the international community is where the Free State sees its growth potential. Ace Magashule, Free State Premier says, “We shall step up our existing cooperation with partners in Asia, Europe and other parts of...
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Lesotho Highlands project has positive impact

The people of South Africa and Lesotho are already reaping the benefits of Phase I of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), says the Department of Water (DWA). Phase I involved the construction of the 72MW ‘Muela Hydropower Station. Under...
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Zuma opens Lesotho Highlands Water Project phase II

President Jacob Zuma led a government delegation to Lesotho this week for the launch of phase two of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). As part of the launch, President Zuma and the Prime Minister of Lesotho Tom Thabane took part in a sod...
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Countries collaborate to bring water to Lesotho

Africa, Europe, the United States and the Middle East are working together to provide clean water in Lesotho. Rapid growth in Lesotho’s capital has put strain on the region’s water supply and businesses and homes are faced with...

Inclusion of new data in trade statistics

South Africa’s trade statistics will now include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (the BLNS countries). BLNS country-trade statistics have previously not been included in the trade statistics. This was due to the free flow...