DP World and the Indian government have today [11 April 2025] announced the launch of the ‘Bharat Africa Setu’ – described as “a transformative trade initiative designed to double India-Africa trade ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on world leaders to ensure that the multilateral trading system is “strengthened” in the face of uncertain economic times. The President was delivering remarks at ...

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Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade Principal Secretary (PS) Melusi Masuku, has emphasised the crucial role of the African Trade Observatory (ATO) in empowering businesses with the necessary ...

The policy and measures now declared by President Trump constitute a high-risk and dangerous game, also for the U.S. economy. There is very little evidence anywhere in the world that the use of the ...

Botswana lifts ban on fresh produce from South Africa (The Mail & Guardian) Botswana has lifted its ban on fresh vegetable imports from South Africa after it struggled to meet ...

Under the framework of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, funded by the European Union, the World Customs Organization, in partnership with Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), held an ...

South African online shoppers buying goods from overseas and local businesses importing and exporting various products should brace for major changes in processing times due to a crackdown on customs ...

Fractures within the South African government — along with global macroeconomic uncertainty — are weighing on dealmaking activity in the continent’s largest economy, according to one of the country’s ...

Media Statement: Agriculture Committee Briefed on Implementation of Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (Parliament of South Africa) The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture received a briefing ...

South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R20.9 billion in February 2025. This surplus was attributable to exports of R164.0 billion and imports of R143.1 billion, inclusive of ...