South Africa’s agricultural exports hit record in 2024
South African agricultural exports rose 3% to a record $13.7 billion last year led by shipments of citrus fruit and grapes, an industry body said. The increase is the sixth
SQM expands into Africa with Namibian lithium deal
The Lithium Ridge asset in Namibia. (Image courtesy of Andrada Mining.) Chile’s SQM (NYSE: SQM), the world’s second largest lithium producer, has received approval from Namibian regulators to proceed with…
Mapping South Africa’s arms exports: trends, key markets, and regional demand
South Africa’s long struggling defence industry has, in recent years, experienced somewhat of a revival. The National Conventional Arms Control Committee’s (NCACC’s) annual reports have shown that the country’s arms
FAW Trucks Southern Africa Addresses Key Challenges and Trends Impacting the Logistics Industry
The logistics industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by evolving global trends and emerging challenges. As a trusted leader in the commercial vehicle manufacturing sector, FAW Trucks Southern Africa is
Mali’s Junta Secures $438 Million from Barrick Gold in Mining Dispute Resolution
Mark Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold, the Canadian mining giant and the world’s second-largest gold producer, is well-acquainted with disputes involving African governments. In an interview with The Economist at
South Africa auto industry recap: AutoTrader report reveals interesting market shifts
What do South Africans want in a car? AutoTrader reveals a clear shift: value for money and efficiency are driving car-buying decisions like never before. 2024 was a turbulent year
Mahindra considering expanding manufacturing presence in South Africa
Mahindra is set to conduct an in-depth feasibility study into the potential expansion of its manufacturing footprint in South Africa. Deemed a significant step to potentially strengthen its presence in
India bought 19% of Mozambique exports by September – central bank
File photo: Banco de Moçambique India was the country that bought the most from Mozambique in 2024, until September, totalling US$1.166 billion (€1.113 billion), equivalent to 19% of Mozambique’s exports.
South African citrus summit to tackle logistics, market access, and export growth
The South African citrus industry will convene at the fifth Citrus Summit from March 11-13 in Gqeberha, hosted by the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA). The summit aims
DRC Suspends Cobalt Exports to Stabilize Market
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world’s number one cobalt producer, has banned all exportation of the metal for a minimum of four months. According to the country’s Authority for