the Import/Export community of Southern Africa

High import tariffs holds up growth

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:35:00 +0200

High import tariffs, trade barriers and a culture of protectionism impedes economic growth, says Department of Trade and Industry Director General Tshediso Matona. Read full story... | Send to a friend

COMESA, SADC, EAC to discuss harmonisation of trade

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:09:00 +0200

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) will convene a tripartite meeting in October to discuss the harmonisation of trade in the region. Read full story... | Send to a friend

FACIM 2008: Maputo International Trade Fair

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:12:00 +0200

The Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM) is respected as the most important international event of its kind in Mozambique and one of the most important in Southern Africa since 1963. The event will take place from 1-7 September 2008 with business people and enterprises from different parts of the world coming together. Read full story... | Send to a friend

UK to increase trade to Africa to $750m by 2010

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:52:00 +0200

The United Kingdom will be spending some $750 million in Africa by 2010, through its "Aid for Trade" strategy forming part of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). Read full story... | Send to a friend

South Africa, Malawi to discuss bilateral trade

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:10:00 +0200

Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad will attend a two-day session of the South Africa/Malawi Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) this week to strengthen bilateral programmes of cooperation with Malawi. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Limpopo, Swaziland to improve trade co-operation

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:19:00 +0200

South Africa's Limpopo province and the Kingdom of Swaziland are to improve trade co-operation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Limpopo province is hosting a business delegation from Swaziland this week to forge regional economic ties. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Oppose EU's economic agreements - Oxfam

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:31:00 +0200

Addis Ababa – International humanitarian organisation Oxfam and Afro-flag Youth Vision have urged African governments to jointly oppose the European Union's (EU) proposed Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). Read full story... | Send to a friend