Can China’s zero-tariff market access boost African economic fortunes?
Thirty-three of Africa’s “least-developed countries” (LDCs) are now able to export goods duty free into Chinese markets, but the policy is unlikely to have a significant impact since large commodities
Mozambique political unrest disrupts Eswatini sugar exports
A drone view shows stranded trucks at the side of the road, near the Lebombo border outside Mbombela, South Africa, Nov. 29, 2024. Mozambique’s political instability has caused traffic congestion
West-Africa bound cargo ship Stella L Panama anchored at Kakinada port seized with 38,000 MTs of rice
West-Africa bound cargo ship Stella L Panama anchored at Kakinada Anchorage Port on November 29. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT KAKINADA West-Africa bound cargo ship Stella L Panama has been…
Germany commits R5.2 bn to South Africa
Germany and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate in several areas, including economic development and climate change. The countries met at the 2024 Intergovernmental Negotiations on South African-German
South Africa’s agriculture sees export growth despite droughts and import reliance
South Africa’s agricultural sector has experienced a year of mixed outcomes, with challenges such as droughts and animal diseases affecting its performance. However, the horticultural sub-sector has shown promising signs
Nigeria, South Africa to deepen infrastructure, mining cooperation
By Terhemba Daka, Abuja Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, yesterday, expressed Nigeria’s readiness to expand its strategic partnership with South Africa across diverse fields, particularly in infrastructure…
Top 10 African countries with the highest tourism export shares
Over the past few decades, tourism has become a major economic engine for many African countries, playing a huge role in driving growth. In 2023, countries like The Gambia and
South African cherry producers gear up for exports
Source: Smart Cherry A remarkable growth in cherry tree plantings have opened the door for considerable market expansion in this relatively tiny corner of the local deciduous fruit industry. According
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Exports to Morocco and West Africa
US Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley will lead the trade mission to Morocco. THE United States is sending a trade mission to Morocco and western Africa next month with