The government of the Republic of South Africa, and the government of the People’s Republic of China jointly launched the Initiative on Cooperation Supporting Modernization in Africa on November 22, ...

The release of a Leaders’ Declaration during the G20 Summit, held in Johannesburg at the end of South Africa’s 2024/25 presidency, has been widely heralded as a win for South Africa’s diplomatic ...

The AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade (hereinafter the Protocol) is an international legal instrument and an integral part of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Modern Free Trade Areas ...

David Christianson is a consultant. He has previously been a political scientist, NGO researcher and development banker. He entered business journalism in 1997 and was Diageo African Business Writer ...

After Trump’s re-election in November 2024, the White House stated that “reciprocal tariffs were a big part of why Americans voted for President Trump – it was a cornerstone of his campaign from the ...

SA citrus exports hit record 203 million cartons in 2025 (SAnews) South Africa’s citrus industry has delivered a record-breaking performance in the 2025 export season, delivering 203.4 million 15kg ...

Lake Victoria State of the Basin Report 2025, officially unveiled (EAC) The Preview Edition of the Lake Victoria State of the Basin Report (2025) was officially unveiled during a side event at the ...

The US government has taken steps to modify its reciprocal tariffs and exempt certain food products. This is likely to ease pressure on consumers over time and benefit the exporting countries. South ...

SA Remains Resilient Amid Seismic Global Trade Shifts – Minister Tau (the dtic) The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, says South Africa continues to ben ...