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South African Businesses Seize Opportunities at the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai
The South African delegation, comprising of 35 companies took part in the expo, supported by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC), featured a diverse range of entrepreneurs and companies from key sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, mining, technology, and renewable energy.
Godrich Gardee: The EFF’s policy on borders is about restoring African unity and removing the shackles of colonialism
The Economic Freedom Fighters have long championed the vision of a borderless Africa, a position often misrepresented and misunderstood by both domestic and international critics, Godrich Gardee writes.
Is AGOA truly geared towards Africa’s upliftment?
OPINION - It is common knowledge that trade in Africa has become an important feat as the continent continues to reinforce efforts geared at growing economies across all sectors, writes Thabang Leshabane.
US Congress to decide on AGOA extension after 20th AGOA Forum wraps up discussions
While some leaders asked for Agoa to be permanent, President Cyril Ramaphosa said a “sufficiently lengthy” extension of Agoa would help strengthen trade and investment.
Unlocking Africa's economic potential: Ndabeni-Abrahams says Agoa empowers SMMEs and fuels job growth
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry in Ghana, Nana Dokua Asiamah Adjei agreed that a sufficiently lengthy extension of the Agoa would help Africa reach its full capacity.
Urgent action required: South Africa's infrastructure, crime, corruption, and energy crisis in focus at Agoa Forum
Both labour and business agreed that there were issues in South Africa that needed to be dealt with urgently if aggressive investment was to happen.
‘US is all in on Africa’, as Ramaphosa throws his weight behind early and 'sufficiently lengthy’ renewal of Agoa
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai reaffirmed the US commitment to partner with Africa.
EFF urges African economies to diversify markets amidst AGOA Summit, emphasising sovereignty and rejecting American imperialism
The EFF called on African countries to reject the political conditionality and foreign policy ‘manipulation’ that comes with AGOA.
Africa’s trade ministers urged to embrace Agoa extension for economic growth in Africa
The commissioner for Trade and Industry of the African Union Commission, Ambassador Albert Muchanga addressed trade ministers and delegates from Africa on Thursday.
USA-Africa trade deal talks set to take centre stage in Joburg as AGOA Forum begins
AGOA provides duty-free access to the U. S. market for most agricultural and manufactured products exported by eligible African countries. It has been renewed twice and is due to expire in September 2025.
Minister Patel: 20th Agoa Forum to boost trade links between South Africa, Africa, and the USA
In a media briefing at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton on Thursday, Minister Ebrahim Patel said they were looking to redefine Africa’s role in the world by expanding its value-added trade to the world market.
Africa on its way to creating the world's largest single-free trade area
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile raised issue with the continent's ‘unsatisfactory’ transport networks, saying he hoped the African Continental Free Trade Area would fix it.
The China Home Life Trader Fair is back in South Africa
Now in its seventh year, the fair will once again showcase a variety of high-quality Chinese products.
BRICS: Political stability is critical for trade in Africa
Secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, Wamkele Mene, said no trade would take place in Africa if there was no political stability, especially in West Africa.
BRICS: South Africa’s weak transport network limits its trade opportunities
President of the Indian Business Forum said South Africa must resist being bullied by other countries, and take advantage of its resources at hand.
Joburg powdered drink manufacturer a hit at UAE
Molly’s Food Enterprise was one of the small companies based in Johannesburg that participated in the Gulfood exhibition and their products generated a strong lead during the show.
Durban to host Intra-African Trade Fair 2021
The second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) will be taking place in Durban, the organisers have announced.
SA, UAE to host virtual trade webinar
South Africa and the United Arab Emirates is expected to host a virtual trade and investment webinar, the South African department of trade, industry and competition (dtic) said on Saturday.