Mcebisi Jonas
Mcebisi Jonas is a prominent South African politician and former deputy finance minister, known for his extensive experience in government and commitment to economic renewal and global cooperation. Recently appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa as South Africa's special envoy to the United States, Jonas is tasked with rebuilding diplomatic and trade relations amid a challenging political climate. His previous tenure in the finance ministry from 2014 to 2017 was marked by significant economic challenges, and he has since taken on roles in the private sector, including serving as non-executive chairman of the MTN Group.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 4 | 6.25 | 1.21% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 790,783 | $350,000 | 4,667$ |
| Totals | 4 | 59,308,690 | 790,783 | $350,000 | 4,667$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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South Africa:
Ramaphosa’s special envoy to the US, former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas, is also part of the team.
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South Africa:
Ramaphosa’s special envoy to the US, former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas, is also part of the team.
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South Africa:
Ramaphosa has yet to name a replacement, but has in the interim appointed former deputy finance minister and current MTN chairperson Mcebisi Jonas as his special envoy to the US capitol.
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South Africa:
Mcebisi Jonas is the chairperson of MTN Group and recently appointed South African special envoy to the US.
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South Africa:
Mcebisi Jonas was named as the special envoy to Washington amid a diplomatic freeze.
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United Kingdom:
Mcebisi Jonas will be tasked with advancing South Africa's diplomatic priorities.
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Canada:
Mcebisi Jonas was appointed as South Africa's special envoy to Washington to try to resolve the conflict.
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South Africa:
Mcebisi Jonas has been appointed as special envoy to the US amid questions about his suitability due to recent disclosures by MTN.
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South Africa:
Mcebisi Jonas has to salvage ties with Washington amid a diplomatic deep freeze and global trade war.
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United Kingdom:
Mcebisi Jonas acknowledged that rebuilding understanding with the Trump administration would be a 'long slog'.
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