Benelux calls on EU to stop exporting dirty fuels to Africa
The Benelux countries are calling on the EU to curb exports of dirty fuels. “The UN quality requirements for fuels should also apply to exports,” said Frans Weekers, Secretary General
South African citrus industry warns port delays threaten export growth and job creation
“Finally quantifying the damage is an important step. In a certain sense, South Africa has gotten used to the destruction of value that has been happening on a greater or
‘Egypt gateway for Korean defense exports, trade to Middle East, Africa’
Egyptian ambassador stresses deeper mutual benefits of defense, infrastructure and industrial cooperation between Seoul, Cairo. Egyptian Ambassador to Korea Khaled Abdel Rahman (Egyptian Embassy in Seoul) Egypt’s strategic location and
Report reveals R5.27bn blow to SA’s citrus exports in 2024
A new report by the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has revealed that inefficiencies in South Africa’s logistics system cost the citrus industry a staggering R5.27bn in 2024.
BMW SA plans to export the new X3 SUV to the US
‘Exclusive global producer’ means every plug-in hybrid BMW X3 SUV in the world is manufactured at BMW South Africa’s Rosslyn plant. Image: Supplied BMW South Africa plans to start exporting
Volkswagen Group Africa delivers strong export performance 2024
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA)-South Africa, has achieved a remarkable milestone in its export performance for 2024, setting a new record with 131,485 vehicles exported. This impressive feat underscores the company’s
US tariffs and rising global protectionism threaten South Africa’s $14 billion agricultural export market
With the implementation of tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, the US under President Trump has shifted trade dynamics. Initially targeting China in 2018, the strategy now includes
Trump’s executive orders can negatively affect South Africa’s billion-dollar citrus and other fruit exports
South Africa is now firmly in the crosshairs of US President Donald Trump after he signed a surprise executive order last Friday (7 February, 2025) restricting all funding to the
South Africa regains market access for fresh apple exports to Thailand
The Republic of South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announced that the country has regained market access for exportation of fresh apples from South Africa to the Kingdom of
2024 a strong year for exports for Volkswagen Group Africa
On top of achieving a new record production volume for its Kariega plant in 2024, Volkswagen Group Africa also ended last year with its best-ever performance in terms of export.