As South African motorists braced themselves for a 43 cents per litre petrol price hike on Wednesday, 5 December 2007, oil producing states may ease international prices by increasing their output. 5 Dec 2007
Hundreds of influential wine media and agents from across the USA have been treated to a Cape Classics road show, featuring South African heavyweights including Mulderbosch, Buitenverwachting, Kanonkop and Thelema. 22 Nov 2007
Future trends in food consumption in Europe, China and the Indian sub-continent could impact on food producing nations such as South Africa. 21 Nov 2007
South Africa's positioning on international wine markets that emphasises “variety is in our nature” has been endorsed by key industry players locally and abroad and is to be extended, according to the chief executive of Wines of South Africa (WOSA), Su Birch. 21 Nov 2007
South Africa has agreed to temporarily stop the export of inactive commodities such as pork, chicken, lamb and milk to the European Union (EU), announced the Department of Agriculture today, 20 November. 20 Nov 2007
Customers of the big names in petroleum in the DRC look likely to get another supplier with the entry into the market of South African petroleum giant Engen as implementation of the agreement for its acquisition of the Shell Group's 60% share in Shell RDC and its 13% share in SEP proceeds. 20 Nov 2007
The Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries have won a major trade battle against the European Union with a deal that was brokered to push the stalled negotiations on the renewal of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to December 2008. 16 Nov 2007
The European Union (EU) will open up its market on a duty-free basis for products from countries in the eastern and southern African (ESA) region from 1 January 2008. 16 Nov 2007
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) says the region is ready to open the SADC Free Trade Area (FTA) next year as per the set milestones. 12 Nov 2007
Tariffs on imported steel have been removed in a bid by government to make steel cheaper for users. This comes as a debate ensues among economic strategists – in South Africa's domestic economy and in the context of the World Trade Organisation's negotiations - as to the merits or otherwise of comprehensive tariff reform. 7 Nov 2007
New Delhi – India is hosting the two-day India-Africa Hydrocarbon Conference, from Tuesday, set to bring about 25 Africa states closer to their Indian counterparts in the oil and gas sector. 5 Nov 2007
Brussels - The European Union (EU) says there is a need for a more comprehensive partnership, and more coherent policies towards Africa. 2 Nov 2007
China's government may have high-profile political and strategic reasons for seeking closer ties with Africa, but its companies are here mostly for the money, analysts say. 30 Oct 2007
The upcoming South African International Trade and Investment Conference and Exhibition will showcase the advantages of doing business in the country. The Department of Trade and Industry, along with Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) are to host the event at the International Convention Centre, Durban, from 29 - 31 October 2007. 24 Oct 2007
Black Bottle, one of the favoured drinks of the people of Islay, an island renowned for its charismatic single malt Scotch whiskies, is now available in South Africa for the first time in its 128-year history. 23 Oct 2007
India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) will no longer accept just "dessert" from major international countries but insist on joining in on the "main meal" conceded the three heads of state at the opening of the second IBSA summit. 18 Oct 2007
Trade between South Africa, India and Brazil has reached the $7 billion mark but the countries should be aiming to improve this, says the Minister of Trade and Industry Mandisi Mpahlwa. 17 Oct 2007
Next to 3 600 manufacturers and 5 000 clothing brands, the South African ranges presented at Magic, the fashion industry marketplace exhibition that takes place in February and August in Las Vegas, US, were outstanding and have been well received by the industry. 16 Oct 2007
Economists at the Trade Law Centre for Southern Africa have recommended that India reduce its tariffs on gold imported from South Africa. 10 Oct 2007
The second annual India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) summit could result in the trilateral initiative achieving their trade target of US$10 billion within the next few years. 3 Oct 2007
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