China is now the African continent's largest trading partner, accounting for $254bn in 2021. It's also the main country of origin for African manufacturing imports, providing 16% of Africa's total in 2018. 25 Jan 2023
Ellies CEO Shaun Prithivirajh. Source: Ellies
JSE-listed electronics group Ellies has entered a "formal consultation process" with stakeholders and employees in terms of Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act, regarding the restructuring of certain operational functions, the company revealed in a Sens announcement. 27 Sep 2022
South Africa may experience a potentially severe shortage of French fries in coming months, as new import duties on European producers block supply to the local market. 24 Aug 2022
A recent Africa-China export matchmaking session saw African coffee producers from Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania, and South African wineries exhibit their brands to over 50 pre-selected Chinese importers gathered at the Hunan International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Changsha, China. 3 Aug 2022
In just four months after launch, the Cape Trade Portal - a matchmaking tool and virtual connection point for international buyers and Western Cape sellers of products and services already boasts over 500 registered exporters, showcasing over 1 600 products. 21 Apr 2022
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent call for a boycott of Russian oil and other import-export bans was aimed at global leaders, but consumers across social media are also advocating a form of personal economic sanctions. 24 Mar 2022
In a crowded Addis Ababa factory, Finoteselam Nigussie's needle plunges in-and-out of the gauzy white cloth she deftly guides through a sewing machine. 3 Nov 2021
Hosted by the International Trade Institute of Southern Africa (ITRISA) with the support of the USAID Southern African Trade and Investment Hub. 14 Sep 2021
South African suppliers who fail to transition towards net-zero products and services alongside their multinational (MNC) counterparts stand to lose billions of rands in export revenue, according to a new study by financial services provider Standard Chartered. 24 Jun 2021
The South African government says it will maximise the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which came into operation on 1 January 2021, following the adoption of the Johannesburg Declaration by the African Union (AU). 12 Feb 2021
The local production of hand sanitisers in South Africa has contributed to saving lives and earning export revenues for the country. This is according to data on South African exports of hand sanitiser products released by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel on Tuesday. 9 Dec 2020
Trade routes have been significantly disrupted this year in efforts to contain Covid-19. The effects of this are already showing: global growth is set to contract by 4.9% and growth in sub-Saharan Africa will contract by 3.2%. 27 Oct 2020
Albert Louw, Lasher Tools marketing manager, says that the company has gained new business as a consequence of the outbreak of coronavirus in China and the closure of manufacturing in the country in an attempt to stem the spread of the deadly virus. 2 Mar 2020
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) recently concluded a two-week long trade promotion tour of Nigeria and China aimed at improving trade between the Eastern Cape and these two fast-growing economies. 13 Sep 2019
Manufacturers from leading SA trading partner Thailand will travel to Johannesburg later this month, for meetings with local importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers. 20 Aug 2019
Britain's tortuous progress towards leaving the European Union presents an opportunity for South African poultry producers as post-Brexit trade deals are negotiated, according to not-for-profit movement FairPlay. 22 Mar 2019
With average annual growth for sub-Saharan Africa forecast at 8% until 2023 - a positive outlook following the downturn between 2015 and 2017 - the continent is looking increasingly attractive as a trade and export destination. 15 Mar 2019
According to Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies, the African continent is an "extremely important" market for South African business, especially those that trade in value-added products. 12 Dec 2018
Wine Enthusiast Magazine has named South African and French wine importer, Cape Classics, as the 2018 Wine Star Award winner for Importer of the Year. In announcing the nomination, the magazine conveyed that Cape Classics has a focus on quality and are meticulous in their portfolio selection, choosing to work with family-run farms that embrace sustainable, ecological and social practices. 7 Nov 2018
Ratifications are moving ahead, if slowly, on the newly signed African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) - the world's largest free trade agreement (with the most member countries) since the founding of the World Trade Organization. 22 Oct 2018
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