Economic diplomacy must restore our pride amongst nations

Engaging the world’s largest corporations, one by one, will add the desired billions of dollars and thousands of jobs into the mix

01 June 2025 - 00:00 By Colin Coleman

If South Africa’s wellbeing is measured by how the holy trinity —  the health of our economy, our people’s safety and security, and our global relationships —  is serving South Africans, the warning signs are flashing red...

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