Zambia Lifts Maize Export Ban to Boost Farmer Incomes
The Ministry of Agriculture Zambia has announced the lifting of the country’s maize and mealie meal export ban, in a move aimed at improving market access and increasing incomes for
South Africa Eyes New Citrus Export Record Amid Global Uncertainty
South Africa is on track for another strong year in citrus exports, with the industry forecasting shipments of 210 to 215 million cartons for the 2026 season—potentially surpassing last year’s
Burkina Faso Bans Tomato Exports to Boost Local Industry, Disrupting West African Trade
Burkina Faso has announced an immediate ban on fresh tomato exports in a decisive move to protect its domestic agro-processing industry and secure raw material supply—triggering potential ripple effects across
South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Exports Rise 11% on Improved Rail Performance
By Jayden Bagshaw Coal exports from South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) increased by 11% in 2025 to 57.66 million metric tonnes—their highest level in four years—following improvements in
Agricultural Exports Drive Zambia’s Trade Recovery Amid Global Headwinds
Zambia’s export sector is showing signs of resilience, with agricultural products playing a central role in the country’s trade recovery. Despite global economic uncertainties and fluctuating commodity prices, Zambia has
Sudan Sets New Gold Export Record Amid Conflict
Sudan has shattered expectations by setting a new gold export record—$1.57 billion in legal sales—despite grappling with civil war, runaway inflation, and mass displacement. According to the Sudanese Mineral Resources
Africa’s Crude Export Landscape is Shifting – What It Means for the Continent and the Industry
Africa is repositioning itself in the global oil market – not merely as a supplier to international markets, but as a rising energy consumer and industrial growth hub. The newly
South Africa’s Chrome Export Tax Sparks Industry Concerns
The Minerals Council South Africa has warned that the government’s proposed export tax on chrome ore could severely impact the profitability of miners and trigger significant job losses across the
Guinea exported a record-breaking 99.8 million metric tons of bauxite in the first
Guinea exported a record-breaking 99.8 million metric tons of bauxite in the first half of 2025—a 36% increase year-on-year—driven largely by surging demand from China, according to official figures released
Taiwan’s Kaohsiung 147 rice exported to South Africa
Kaohsiung 147 is a local japonica rice variety. (Photo: Meinong District Farmers’ Association) Over 5,400 packages of Kaohsiung 147, a local japonica rice variety, have been exported to South Africa.