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AFRICA INCHES FORWARD TO LEADING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is gearing up to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO) following a very competitive race involving candidates from Kenya, Egypt, Britain, Mexico, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Moldovia. Dr. Ngozi received 163 votes of the 164 member countries. However, the United States (US) is making a move to forestall a consensus win by objecting to her leadership. In statement released by the Office of the United States Trade Representative on the selection…

TUNISIA TO GET US$335m FINANCIAL AID FROM U.S

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Gambeta News

Tunisia secures US$335m financial aid from U.S to maintain its democratic transition. Just barely a month after the death of Tunisia’s 92-year old President, Beji Caid Essebsi; who was also a major player in the country’s transition to democracy. The North African country, Tunisia have now reached an agreement to get a financial aid worth US$335 million over five years from the United States (U.S); so as to continue in supporting its democratic transition. The…

SOUTH AFRICA GETS STEEL AND ALUMINUM TARIFF EXEMPTION FROM UNITED STATES

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Gambeta News

Some companies in South Africa get tariff exemption from U.S on its Steel & Aluminum products. Some local producers in South Africa have receive steel & aluminum tariff exemption from the United States Government. President Donald Trump’s decision last year to enact a 25 percent and 10 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports respectively piqued metals producers globally. However, some exporting nations were able to get exemptions for all their steel & aluminum products….