The Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) consortium that acquired Afgri's loss-making poultry division is feeling the pressure exerted by US chicken imported under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). 29 Mar 2016
WASHINGTON - With the arrival of US frozen chicken portions in South African stores at the weekend, Pretoria satisfied conditions for retaining US trade privileges under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), US Trade Representative Michael Froman said on Wednesday. 3 Mar 2016
Clover CEO Johann Vorster. Photographer: Martin Rhodes Image source: BDlive
Dairy products and beverages group Clover has become the second South African company this year to shelve its Nigerian expansion plans due to stringent import-regulation and foreign exchange controls that have made operating in Africa's largest economy difficult. 3 Mar 2016
Mercedes-Benz SA is exporting nearly 90% of C-Class production at its East London assembly plant, as the addition of new foreign markets compensates for a continuing industrywide slide in domestic sales. 3 Feb 2016
CAPE TOWN - The outbreak of avian flu at a turkey farm in Indiana will not affect US poultry exports to SA as this possibility was dealt with in the recent agreements concluded between the two countries. 20 Jan 2016
SA's bulk export volumes rose 7.3% in 2015 to a record 168-million tons (Mt) after only a 2.6% gain in 2014 and a 2.8% rise in 2013, data from the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) showed on Friday. 11 Jan 2016
The post-oil economy is here to stay for a while. Why wouldn't governments and major trade associations of any exporting nation embrace national mandates to all out campaigns to quadruple local exports of goods and services...drive exportability centric agendas, helping local SMEs to deploy all free technologies and global access to catapult exporting revenues and bring local prosperity. It is simple logic; it can be achieved but why is it being neglected? Here is the proof and key strategies... 21 Dec 2015
DAMASCUS - Syria will export more than 700,000 tons of citrus fruits to Russia to "fill the gap" left by Moscow's ban on Turkish agricultural products, officials said Tuesday. 9 Dec 2015
LONDON - British brewer Greene King on Wednesday said exports of its India pale ale (IPA) to China had increased sixteen-fold after President Xi Jinping was photographed enjoying a pint during his recent state visit. 3 Dec 2015
Ocean Spray, a specialty producer of cranberry products and 85-year-old cooperative with more than 700 grower-owners, has officially launched its vast range of juices, sauces and dried cranberries in South Africa. 11 Nov 2015
Arguments supporting and opposing the existence of an African identity have been bandied about for generations. Are we African if we live in Africa or are we African because we were born in Africa? Perhaps we're African because of where our ancestors came from, or simply because we're not American, European or Asian. Maybe, as individuals, we don't identify as African at all, but as Senegalese, Zambian, Ghanaian, Ethiopian, or whatever national moniker we identify with. 7 Oct 2015
In short, no. As I've said many times before, emerging markets should be seen as a long-term strategy. This is no less true in light of their current challenges. That's not to say that these challenges should be underestimated: many economies, amongst them giants such as China and Brazil, are under considerable stress with no easy fixes for their economies. 16 Sep 2015
WASHINGTON - Sceptical American officials have demanded further evidence that Pretoria is ready to lift disease-related bans on US poultry, beef and pork... 11 Aug 2015
As part of the company's commitment to Africa, Hisense South Africa recently hosted a number of international delegates and government officials at a two-day event held in Cape Town. The Hisense Export Strategy Conference had partners from Africa, the Middle East and South America visiting the Mother City to discuss trade relations and tour Hisense's factory in Atlantis. 11 Aug 2015
Brazilian trade delegates held a series of successful meetings with businesses from Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa in Joburg this week, in a trade mission brought to sub-Saharan Africa by the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, Apex-Brasil... 31 Jul 2015
The group of leading Brazilian manufacturers and exporters, representing around 30 companies in the construction, food and beverage, home furnishing, electrical and electronics, agricultural and industrial equipment, catering, medical, transport and automotive sectors, will meet South African importers, distributors, agents, retailers and wholesalers. 21 Jul 2015
PRETORIA: The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is committed to growing the diversity and volume of the country's exports by ensuring that all stakeholders play an active role in the implementation of the National Exporter Development Programme (NEDP)... 19 Jun 2015
Following large deficits in the previous two months, South Africa recorded a trade surplus of R482.5 million in March 2015, with exports boosted by increases across most of the main export goods. 5 Jun 2015
Both the importing and exporting businesses are to be affected by the changes to the Customs Acts, which aim to modernise customs control in South Africa and bring it in line with the recommendations of the World Customs Organisation. Clearing and forwarding agents and companies involved in importing, exporting and the manufacturing of excisable goods (such as cosmetics, alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, motor vehicles and electronics) will all be affected. 2 Jun 2015
More than 100 top executives, economists, ministers and industry experts are set to meet later this year at the "South Africa-Italy Summit" to discuss how trade, investments and partnerships can be boosted between the two countries and continents. 1 Jun 2015
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