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President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa hails ‘golden fruits’ of China partnership

South Africa’s Cabinet has welcomed new agreements with China following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent state visit to Beijing, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced on Friday. Key outcomes of the visit include an agreement to shift trade towards value-added manufactured products,
September 20, 2024
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South Africa and China upgrade strategic partnership

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, agreeing to elevate their countries’ relationship to an “All-Round Strategic Cooperative Partnership”. The meeting, held ahead of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac) Summit, saw both leaders
September 2, 2024
Mnangagwa Beijing

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa vows to respect term limits

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has firmly rejected speculation that he intends to seek a third term in office, insisting he will step down in 2028 as mandated by the constitution. Speaking to Zimbabwean expatriates in Beijing, where he is attending the China-Africa
September 2, 2024