Uncertainties Remain With Renegotiated Chinese Mining Deal in DRC
FILE – A copper and cobalt mine run by Sicomines is seen in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 30, 2015. KINSHASA, CONGO — Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix…
Brazilian agricultural exports hit record $166.5bn in 2023
Brazilian agricultural exports reached a record US$166.55 billion in 2023, according to data from the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa). The figure was 4.8% higher compared to 2022,
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $89.5m to South Africa in 7 months
TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $89.5 million to South Africa during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-October 22), the spokesman of Trade
AGOA: The U.S.-Africa Trade Program
Summary Launched in 2000, AGOA is a landmark preferential trade program that allows countries in sub-Saharan Africa to export products to the United States tariff free. Many experts say the…
Asantehene seeks collaboration with France to industrialise agriculture
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is aiming at industrialising agriculture in the Ashanti region and across the country through a partnership with France. The Asantehene believes funding and technical
India is driving change by working together with Africa
Premeshin Naidoo is managing director for the Middle East & Asia corridor at Absa Bank in Johannesburg. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been flying his country’s flag in Africa
Amazon announces the launch of Amazon.co.za in South Africa in 2024
South African-based sellers can register now, ahead of the store launch next year. Amazon announced that it will launch Amazon.co.za in 2024, providing South African-based sellers the ability to reach
Trade with Asia underpins Africa’s $1 trillion export opportunity
Africa’s total exports will reach $952bn by 2035, underpinned by high‑growth corridors both between African regions and with regions beyond including Asia and the Middle East, according to a new
AfCFTA to lead to diversification of exports
The successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to lead to diversification of exports and increased productive capacity. This is according to the Director of
SA:Western Cape Dept of Agriculture to protect fruit export industry with R2 mln investment
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has invested R2 mln (€100,000) in research to protect the export fruit industry from pests. The financial support was given to citrus growers in