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Rise in e-commerce activity boosts SA’s supply chain sector

Supply Chain

Rise in e-commerce activity boosts SA’s supply chain sector

16 Jul 2025

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Mining

Is SA the key to unlocking Africa's mining potential?

Jacques Farmer 14 Jul 2025

Economy

Ramaphosa: South Africa signals recovery and investment drive

7 Jul 2025

China announces zero-tariff access for African countries, boosting trade opportunities

Logistics & Transport

China announces zero-tariff access for African countries, boosting trade opportunities

17 Jun 2025

How to secure exports beyond the US-SA diplomatic dance

Import/Export

How to secure exports beyond the US-SA diplomatic dance

Frank Knight 3 Jun 2025

#AfricaMonth: Minor Hotels’ Lindi Mthethwa on why regional collaboration is key to Africa’s tourism potential

Hospitality

#AfricaMonth: Minor Hotels’ Lindi Mthethwa on why regional collaboration is key to Africa’s tourism potential

Robin Fredericks 30 May 2025

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Competition Law

Reviewing recent updates in Africa's competition and merger regulations

Richard Bryce and Nazeera Mia 29 May 2025

Source: © ReutersConnect Lebo Madiba managing director PR Powerhouse examines what the Trump–Ramaphosa meeting revealed about strategic messaging under pressure

PR & Communications

EXCLUSIVE: The Trump–Ramaphosa meeting | Strategic messaging under pressure

Lebo Madiba 22 May 2025

MAN Truck & Bus South Africa unveils Lion’s Explorer E: SA’s first locally manufactured ebus

Public Transport

MAN Truck & Bus South Africa unveils Lion’s Explorer E: SA’s first locally manufactured ebus

Issued by Optimize Agency 25 Apr 2025

Source: World Economic Forum.

Economy

#G20: Mazzucato appointed as SA's strategic planner for global economic growth

9 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Absa Group's strategic Dubai office to enhance Africa-Gulf investment links

2 Apr 2025

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Tourism

Cape Town tourism cruising this March with 24 ship calls

14 Mar 2025

Logistics & Transport

Wesgro's hosted buyers' programme boosts export opportunities

14 Mar 2025

Source: @CyrilRamaphosa/X

Economy

Upcoming South Africa-EU summit to reaffirm global co-operation goals

13 Mar 2025

Applications open for Wesgro's leisure tourism event partnerships

Tourism

Applications open for Wesgro's leisure tourism event partnerships

18 Feb 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

AfCFTA's ambitious plan: Opportunities and roadblocks ahead

Meluleki Nzimande 10 Feb 2025

Global trade at risk as US-China tensions rise post-US elections

Logistics & Transport

Global trade at risk as US-China tensions rise post-US elections

20 Nov 2024

Sappi pledges R10.8bn in ongoing investment in KwaZulu-Natal

Markets & Investment

Sappi pledges R10.8bn in ongoing investment in KwaZulu-Natal

Issued by Sappi 19 Nov 2024

Finance

Investing in SA: China’s ambitious plans take shape

Katja Hamilton 8 Nov 2024

SA bets on Africa-China partnerships to offset global trade disruptions

Logistics & Transport

SA bets on Africa-China partnerships to offset global trade disruptions

Libby George 1 Nov 2024

2025 Best of Wine Tourism and Ambassador Award winners announced

Travel

2025 Best of Wine Tourism and Ambassador Award winners announced

17 Oct 2024

Source: © Gallo Images Joe Public is the Loeries Awards Agency of the Year

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries All the winners, Agency of the Year is Joe Public

11 Oct 2024

Source: © Gallo Images (Left) Preetesh Sewraj, CEO The Loeries, (centre) Bridget Harpur, head of marketing: Volkswagen South Africa was named Marketer of the Year, and (right)
Kabelo Moshapalo, incoming Loeries Chairperson and CCO Ogilvy Johannesburg

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries: All the winners, VW's Bridget Harpur named marketer of the year

10 Oct 2024

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Competition Law

Ecowas launches regional competition authority to streamline cross-border mergers

Tamara Dini, Richard Bryce, and Nazeera Mia 3 Oct 2024

Source: @afreximbank/X On Thursday, 19 September, Afreximbank celebrated 30 remarkable years of leadership, dedication, and impact with Benedict Okey Oramah. From transforming African trade to championing the continent’s economic future, Oramah’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Banking

#Davos2025: Afreximbank teams up with Africa Collective and AfCFTA

30 Sep 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

How the new CAJAC rules could improve Africa-China arbitration proceedings

Siphokazi Kayana and Charlene Ferns 26 Sep 2024

Record passenger numbers as Cape Town Air Access reports milestone growth

Travel

Record passenger numbers as Cape Town Air Access reports milestone growth

19 Sep 2024

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

Marketing & Media

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

Issued by CANEX WKND 4 Sep 2024

Nelson Mandela Bay launches trade desk to enhance investment, exports

Logistics & Transport

Nelson Mandela Bay launches trade desk to enhance investment, exports

24 Jul 2024

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IAB Bookmarks Awards

All the IAB 2024 Bookmark Awards' finalists

12 Jul 2024

Finalists selected for inaugural Bio Centrifuge Africa competition

Higher Education

Finalists selected for inaugural Bio Centrifuge Africa competition

Issued by Eduvos 11 Jul 2024

Aviation

Iata calls on SA’s new GNU to maintain focus on aviation development

3 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Haytham El Maayergi, executive vice president, Global Trade Bank, Afreximbank and Smangele Mandidi, acting managing director of CBZ Bank during the signing ceremony.

Banking

Afreximbank inks $80m deals with CBZ Bank

26 Jun 2024

WCape tourism booms, visitors up 17% at key attractions

Tourism

WCape tourism booms, visitors up 17% at key attractions

10 Jun 2024

Africa turns to private aviation as infrastructure lags

Aviation

Africa turns to private aviation as infrastructure lags

7 Jun 2024

Dube TradeZone 2 launches with R1.8bn investment, creating thousands of jobs

Logistics & Transport

Dube TradeZone 2 launches with R1.8bn investment, creating thousands of jobs

23 May 2024

Source: Silversands Grand Anse.

Property

Afreximbank grants $30m for Silversands Hotel expansion

20 May 2024

Source: © 123rf Absa Group marks a historic milestone with the official launch of a non-banking subsidiary in China

Banking

Absa opens a non-banking subsidiary in China

9 May 2024

Mobile & Apps

Huawei launches eKit brand for SMEs at the China (Shenzhen) - SA Investment Promotion Conference

Issued by Irvine Partners 3 May 2024

Umzimvubu Municipality gets a R26.5m informal trade investment

Informal Retailing

Umzimvubu Municipality gets a R26.5m informal trade investment

19 Apr 2024

Wesgro report forecasts Western Cape as global adventure tourism hub by 2032

Tourism

Wesgro report forecasts Western Cape as global adventure tourism hub by 2032

8 Apr 2024

WCape sees record-breaking tourism growth with 200,000 international air arrivals

Tourism

WCape sees record-breaking tourism growth with 200,000 international air arrivals

4 Apr 2024

Organic and Natural Products Expo makes Cape debut this April

Exhibitions & Events

Organic and Natural Products Expo makes Cape debut this April

3 Apr 2024

Wesgro unveils With Love from the Locals to boost domestic tourism in the WCape

Tourism

Wesgro unveils With Love from the Locals to boost domestic tourism in the WCape

25 Mar 2024

Global trade map redrawn as growth slows and regional links deepen

Logistics & Transport

Global trade map redrawn as growth slows and regional links deepen

4 Mar 2024

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Travel

Charting success: Sustainability anchored in expedition cruise ships

Wrenelle Stander 20 Feb 2024

5 key trends for air travel in 2024

Aviation

5 key trends for air travel in 2024

Wrenelle Stander 13 Feb 2024