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In a major milestone for South Africa’s freight forwarding sector, the South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) has secured...
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Africa is entering a new era of economic growth. Across the continent, businesses are scaling faster, innovating more boldly and...
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Italy’s interest in South African beef – raised during recent trade discussions at the SA–Italy Agriculture Business Forum in Cape...
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South Africa will host the official launch of the US–Africa Trade Commission (USATC) South Africa Chapter on 18 June 2026...
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Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, organised a series of...
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The well-known Richard Mullin quote: “The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa,...
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Global trade is entering a new era of uncertainty. From shifting tariff regimes and geopolitical fragmentation to supply chain diversification...
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For many South African businesses, paying a supplier in Lagos still involves more friction, delays and administrative complexity than settling...
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The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is the single most promising lever for the continent to drive growth and...
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Global trade is being reshaped by geopolitics as supply chains fragment and new alliances redraw the map of commerce. For...
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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the International Trade Centre (ITC) signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding...
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Invest Hong Kong is set to broaden its strategic engagement with the African continent as associate director-general of Investment Promotion,...
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The South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) has officially launched as a new industry body dedicated to representing the...
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South Africa’s most important trade route and tourism corridor links the Port of Durban to Gauteng and the country’s northern...
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South Africa’s record-breaking $15.1-billion agricultural export milestone is an extraordinary achievement, but beneath the headline figure lies a growing financial...
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Cross-border payments platform Verto has called on South African and African businesses to accelerate their transition toward a 'post-AGOA' trade...
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Local businesses find themselves in the golden age of cross-border trade – and it’s only going to accelerate in the...
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Across West Africa, a new industrial landscape is emerging, driven by established manufacturing and processing sectors alongside advancements in innovation,...
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Africa has always been rich in minerals, talent and potential, yet for decades our continent played almost no role in...
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Ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers could feasibly be deployed on the South Africa–Europe iron ore trade route as soon as 2029 and...
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The race to digitise has left many c-suite executives discovering an uncomfortable truth: the e-commerce platforms they invested in are...
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Port of Gauteng has released a detailed White Paper at the commencement of Transport Month, a pivotal milestone for this...
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If the past few years have taught South African importers anything, it’s this: uncertainty is the new normal. Global trade...
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Verto, a provider of cross-border payment solutions, says the potential impact of South Africa’s possible removal from the SWIFT payment...
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SMEs and startups are the driving force behind South Africa's economic future, and removing barriers to international trade is crucial...
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West Africa stands at a defining crossroads. As global aid recedes and trade alliances shift, West Africa is being challenged...
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In a bold demonstration of public-private collaboration, leading investment manager 27four and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the...
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· Flood has raised $3.5m in seed capital to expand its SuperApp-as-a-Service footprint in high-growth, mobile-first markets · Flood already...
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With the critical 1 August tariff deadline rapidly approaching and pivotal discussions scheduled for next week, South Africa is at...
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Gold investing has evolved dramatically—from hidden stashes beneath mattresses to today's complex cryptocurrencies. Now, ISA Gold, South Africa’s leading online...
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South African import and export businesses face a challenging environment due to potentially significant tariffs imposed by US President Donald...
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Africa has a unique opportunity to lead the next wave of industrial growth, and it’s not just a dream. From...
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South Africa stands at a pivotal point in its economic development, and a unique position of potential global economic power....
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More than R43 billion has already been withdrawn under South Africa’s new Two-Pot retirement system — and over R11 billion...
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With Africa’s population set to double by 2050 and intra-African trade to surge by an estimated 50% through the AfCFTA,...
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While some may assume that Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari is just a luxury resort taking shape on...
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With the South African consumer confidence in the property market registering at its highest in a decade, many people are...
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Messe Frankfurt South Africa has announced the launch of its 2025 Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Roadshow, a...
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22 APRIL 2025: In 2024, the total trading volume of crypto pairs involving stablecoins exceeded $25.8 trillion and stablecoin transfers reached $27.6 trillion – surpassing...
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The evolution of financial markets is often shaped by regulatory reforms, which can either accelerate or hinder growth. A prime...
