SADC's cost of trade is 'too high to be competitive'

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will remain uncompetitive in business unless it reduces the cost of trade and transport, according to the CEO of the Cross Border Road Transport Agency, Sipho Kumalo. 28 May 2012 11:17

Transport woes 'Achilles heel' for SA's development

Transport costs in SA rose 16,2% in 2010 compared with the year before, largely as a result of higher fuel prices, and this negatively affected SA's logistics system, according to the eighth annual state of logistics survey compiled by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the University of Stellenbosch and Imperial Logistics. 24 May 2012 13:38

Davies rejects racial motive in Israel labelling row

According to the Daily News, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has rejected "with utter contempt" suggestions that there was a racial motivation for his move to stop Israeli goods produced in occupied Palestinian territory from being sold under the label "Made in Israel". 22 May 2012 12:44

Davies to launch R5.8bn boost for manufacturing

A R5.8bn manufacturing competitiveness enhancement program (MCEP) would be launched later this week, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said in a statement on Sunday. 14 May 2012 11:48

Lack of a merchant fleet costing SA billions

While its BRICS partners strive to expand their already considerable merchant fleets, South Africa does not have a single own-flagged commercial vessel on its shipping register, MPs heard on Tuesday, 8 May 2012. 10 May 2012 13:10

Sanral could sacrifice projects to meet debts

[Linda Ensor and Natasha Marrian] The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) will meet its financial obligations for the next six months, but only by making "huge sacrifices" and jettisoning projects, the Treasury warns. 9 May 2012 13:46

Border delays put the brake on intra-African trade

Delays at border posts in southern Africa involving duplication of customs, migration, police, agriculture and health formalities are costing traders millions of dollars and are retarding the growth of intra-African trade significantly, an African Development Bank study has shown. 8 May 2012 10:15