Businesses within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) could save up to $450 million in clearance documentation once the bloc adopts blockchain technology for clearing imports. 28 Dec 2017
According to the 2017 Ventureburn Startup Survey, only 5% of South African startups focus their attention on the European market despite South Africa's Trade, Development and Co-operation Agreement (TDCA) with the EU. 13 Dec 2017
A delegation from South Africa's Black Business Council recently held talks in Johannesburg with business leaders from Singapore and Malaysia on potential investment and bilateral trade. 16 Nov 2017
A new online trade-boosting tool that makes it easier for businesses in developing countries to identify and target market opportunities has been unveiled by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Paris. The Export Potential Map is a user-friendly, free tool that takes much of the guesswork and second-hand intelligence out of trading decision-making. 1 Nov 2017
The need for importers to view their supply chain processes as real assets rather than just a means to an end is now more important than ever, says Investec Import Solutions. With a slowing economy and weakening currency, businesses that import require greater visibility if they are to unlock value in their supply chains. 12 Oct 2017
Local manufacturers lost an average of $3 billion annually due to the preference of Nigerian government and consumers for foreign goods, president, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dr Frank Jacobs, has said. 4 Oct 2017
A delegation of South African companies is currently on a trade and investment mission in Tunisia and Algeria, where they are exploring export markets. 3 Oct 2017
SA is one of the most protectionist countries when it comes to poultry and has become "masters" at using anti-dumping as a method of keeping out foreign products, says the head of the world's poultry organisation. 1 Sep 2017
KINSHASA, DRC - Authorities have banned imports of several popular consumer products in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo for six months to fight smuggling, Trade Minister Jean-Lucien Busa said on Monday. 29 Aug 2017
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging companies in the agro-processing sector to apply for financial support to participate in the Gulfood Exhibition, taking place in Dubai in February 2018. 25 Aug 2017
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Under the ambit of the Turkish Housewares Manufacturers & Exporters Association, 25 Turkish houseware manufacturers will hold B2B meetings with local business partners in Sandton on 15 August 2017. 11 Aug 2017
The FairPlay Social Support Summit, facilitated by the FairPlay anti-dumping movement in partnership with the University of Johannesburg, focused on the impact of dumped chicken imports, particularly on industry workers and rural subsistence chicken farmers. 7 Aug 2017
ABUJA, Nigeria - Continental Free Trade Area negotiations are expected to conclude at the end of 2017 with a firm policy in place to benefit all countries in Africa and reduce poverty. 1 Aug 2017
Nine South African companies that participated in a trade mission to Senegal have clinched orders for halaal products totalling more than R100m over five years. 30 Jun 2017
Stronger global trade is expected this year and as reported by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), indicators like export orders and container shipping are on the rise at the beginning of 2017. Recognising the uncertainty on economic and policy developments, the WTO has still forecasted overall expansion in global trade. 19 Jun 2017
Qatar's packaged food industry is expected to take a severe blow following the announcement that Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain are cutting diplomatic ties over claims that Qatar sponsors terrorism. 8 Jun 2017
DOHA, Qatar - Shoppers in Doha were taking no chances on Monday despite Qatari officials reassuring residents there was no need to panic after Saudi Arabia imposed a de facto food blockade. Qatar shares its only land border with Saudi Arabia, and relies heavily on food imports, much of it from Gulf countries. 6 Jun 2017
A new report from FAO indicates that harnessing the vast but informal cross-border trade in Africa can contribute to improving livelihoods and increasing regional integration across the continent. 29 May 2017
The verbal war over whether or not the dumping of cheap imported chicken portions is to blame for the woes of the poultry industry, has feathers flying between two lobby groups. 10 May 2017
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