SA’s economy is bracing for body blow as Transnet strike begins
The economy waits with baited breath as the grim spectre of a lengthy industrial action unfolds over a 9% gap between Transnet and unions Untu
October 15, 2022
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Namibia looks at livestock, fish, for growth
Namibia remains a net food importer, and this will keep the country vulnerable to global food price developments and exchange rate risks. However, according to
July 29, 2022
SA poultry industry calls for renewal of tariffs
The biggest threat to South Africa’s poultry industry is “unfair trade practices from countries like Brazil, Ireland, Spain and Denmark which dump their product on
July 25, 2022
World Trade Organisation set to deliver for Africa
In a time of pandemic and war-related doom and gloom, a striking moment of real multilateral triumph must be celebrated. In the early hours of
July 22, 2022
Botswana: Strategy for investment, exports and diversification through ‘Special Economic Zones’
As Botswana embarks on an economic transformation plan to help the country rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic, special economic zones (SEZs) are emerging as a
July 21, 2022
A world of opportunities for Western Cape exporters in the UK
Wesgro and Trade Forward Southern Africa (TFSA), supported by the British High Commission, hosted a joint event today, highlighting the trade opportunities that stem from
July 15, 2022
Namibia: Traders urged to use customs advance rulings
Namibian traders have been encouraged to use advance rulings to reduce the time spent at the border, which would further contribute to reducing the cost
July 13, 2022
Six land-based borders prioritised for one-stop border management roll-out
South Africa is creating a Border Management Authority (BMA) that will unify the border control functions and processes from various national departments, and BMA CEO
July 8, 2022
Use trade to cushion yourselves, AfCFTA tells African nations
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) yesterday called on African countries to increase the level of trade among themselves in order to avoid challenges
July 4, 2022
Maritime trade disruptions: The war in Ukraine and its effects on maritime trade logistics (study)
The war in the Ukraine is stifling trade and logistics of Ukraine and the Black Sea region. The search for alternate trade routes for Ukrainian
July 1, 2022
Namibia exports world’s ‘greenest charcoal’
Communities across Namibia grapple with the problem of acacia bushes that encroach on their land. The invasive acacia reduces pastureland available for livestock, sucks up
June 30, 2022
European Parliament advocates equalizing EU trade relations with Africa
The European Parliament on Thursday backed a report advocating the use of trade policy to equalize relations between African countries and the European Union.
June 24, 2022
Southern African Railway Association says improved rail infrastructure will boost economies in the region
The Southern African Railway Association (Sara) says improved rail infrastructure and co-operation between neighbouring southern African countries will help to boost the economies of these
June 24, 2022
R6bn plan to overhaul South Africa’s busiest border posts
The Department of Home Affairs plans to issue a public request for proposals “in a few months’ time” for an ambitious R6 billion project to
June 23, 2022
Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) launches E-Customs tariff
Delays in obtaining information on goods classification, applicable duties and taxes will now be a thing of the past. This, follows the government’s decision to
June 13, 2022
