Emerging farmers in KwaZulu-Natal will now have the opportunity to export their organic vegetables to international markets. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs and a Swiss company, BioSwiss. 21 Apr 2008
Mmabatho - A trade and investment seminar aimed at strengthening ties and developing economic relations between Botswana and the North West Province of South Africa is scheduled to take place this month. 17 Apr 2008
Europe's €11bn business-to-consumer (B2C)* parcels market is emerging as a high growth opportunity for many businesses that of late had been focusing on their business-to-business (B2B) service. 9 Apr 2008
For Swartland it was a proud moment when they were selected by E&J Gallo, one of the world's leading wineries, to work with Gallo's team to produce their South African brand “Sebeka”. 7 Apr 2008
Brothers David and Justin Letschert have turned a R3-million a year local operation into a R661-million worldwide player in only seven years. 7 Apr 2008
Appletiser's expansion into global markets continues to show strong returns, the company says, with the successful launch of Peartiser supporting double-digit global growth for the South African-born beverage brand. The brand's growth in the United Kingdom has been particularly strong over 2007, coming in at over 30%. 3 Apr 2008
South Africa and Chile have agreed to actively expand economic and trade links between the two countries following bilateral discussions on Tuesday, 25 March 2008. 27 Mar 2008
South Africa has undertaken to further strengthen bilateral relations with Bulgaria, a country viewed as the gateway to eastern Europe. 17 Mar 2008
The revised Capital Projects Feasibility Programme, which is intended to facilitate feasibility studies, will increase South Africa's exports, stimulate growth for the local capital goods and services sector and allied industries. 17 Mar 2008
Economic, trade and political issues will be high on the agenda when Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov meet today, Monday, 10 March 2008. 10 Mar 2008
South Africa is looking forward to signing a number of bilateral agreements with France during a state visit by French President Nicolas Sarkozy this week. 28 Feb 2008
Amid spiralling food costs with consumers already reeling from food price hikes, its expected that within a few weeks the cost of basic commodities such as cooking oil, soap and margarine are set to rise by 20% to 25% - pushing them out of the reach of more people. 14 Feb 2008
Foreign Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma departed for Moscow, Russia, on Sunday 10 February, where she is to hold trade and economic talks with Russian Minister of Natural Resources Yuri Trutnev. 12 Feb 2008
The Indian government on Thursday, 7 February, approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Africa on agricultural cooperation. 11 Feb 2008
South Africa and Egypt have agreed to increase trade and investment relations through identifying business opportunities in both countries. 7 Feb 2008
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). 4 Feb 2008
South Africa imported over 15% more electricity from other countries in 2007, than it had in 2006, according to figures released on Thursday, 31 January 2008. 4 Feb 2008
The load-shedding measures implemented by Eskom described as a national emergency by Cabinet members constitute a severe impediment for growth in South Africa's apparel sector. 29 Jan 2008
The government is reviewing import tariffs on wheat and wheat flour in a move apparently triggered by high bread prices. 17 Jan 2008
One of the main purposes of the Irish trade mission to South Africa was to continue strengthening relationships in business and trade, says Irish Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Michael Martin. 17 Jan 2008
