‘Positive pointers from Namibian trade stats’
The year 2022 is off to a positive start in terms of trade data as data points from the last two months have involved the
May 9, 2022
Exports
South Africa’s exports reach all-time high in March, thanks mainly to coal
South Africa’s export trade continues to set new records, a trend that began during the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic. At just below R170bn,
May 3, 2022
Bumper fruit exports expected this year, says Western Cape government
The Western Cape – which accounts for more than half of South Africa’s agricultural exports – looks set for a bumper season of fruit exports.
April 27, 2022
New opportunities in global supply chains need to be used to benefit the South African economy
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Fikile Majola, says new export opportunities that are emerging from the disruption in the global supply
April 22, 2022
Africa has prime opportunity to provide commodities usually supplied by Russia
As Western Europe accelerates a structural transition away from Russian energy dependence, Africa will play a salient role in filling this void, says Oxford Economics
March 29, 2022
Collaboration between public, private sectors contribute to record agricultural exports
While the civil unrest of July last year, Covid-19, heavy rains and cyberattacks have contributed to backlogs at South Africa’s ports over the last two
February 22, 2022
Botswana export markets for small livestock on the rise
Exports markets for small livestock meat are on the rise in Botswana motivating farmers to venture into -subsector, Lorato Morapedi, the chief executive of National
January 18, 2022
South Africa’s exports have the potential to drive growth in post-pandemic boom
South Africa is experiencing a record trade surplus in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic with our exports far outpacing imports. This is according to
December 21, 2021
South African government outlines bold steps to grow industrial output and support greater economic inclusion
A bold set of actions to grow industrial output and support greater economic inclusion was announced today by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Minister
December 21, 2021
Expected benefits for women under AfCFTA should be real
The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) must be accompanied by policies supported by Regional Economies to ensure the inclusion of women
December 12, 2021
Walvis Bay sees increases in salt exports
SALT exported from the Port of Walvis Bay has increased by about 14,5%, or just over 20 000 tonnes in the last four months compared
December 8, 2021
RSA blueberries pick up pace
The South African blueberry season is gaining momentum as growers across the country move to peak production.
South Africa will this campaign export some 25,000
December 8, 2021
Namibia: Local exporters urged to take continental market route as companies shine at exporter awards
Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Lucia Iipumbu said a number of export markets have been secured for Namibian exporters, including in Africa, and encouraged all
December 8, 2021
20 products identified as key drivers for KZN economy
DURBAN – The KwaZulu-Natal government has identified 20 products with “huge export potential” as part of a new strategy to develop its economy, Premier Sihle
December 8, 2021
Mixed season for Southern Africa grapes
South Africa and Namibia had bumper table grape export crops this year with the combined export volume reaching 80m cartons for the first time. However,
November 21, 2021
