Africa's Export Directory
South Africa’s agricultural sector faces rising uncertainty as conflict in the Middle East threatens trade flows, yet the region remains too important to ignore. Despite mounting risks linked to higher
South Africa recorded a sharp rise in defence exports in 2025, generating approximately $550 million (R10.1 billion) from the sale of military equipment to 42 countries, including France, Turkey, Kenya,
Johannesburg, South Africa: 31 March 2026 – As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to place pressure on global trade routes, energy prices and logistics systems, African manufacturers are
South Africa’s agricultural sector is entering a period of heightened uncertainty, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East begin to ripple through global input markets, raising concerns about food price
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt more than just energy markets—it is now posing a growing risk to global food security, particularly in Africa, where
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is raising concerns about rising energy prices and their potential impact on global industries, including agriculture. According to Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at
The escalating US–Israel military campaign against Iran is delivering a double shock to African trade, disrupting key global shipping routes while driving a sharp surge in oil prices. With the
Africa’s export ambitions are increasingly being shaped by its construction sector, which is undergoing a strategic transformation to support trade logistics, industrial output, and cross-border connectivity. 1. BUILDEXPO Tanzania (Sept
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AI, IoT sensors, smart irrigation, and leveraging satellite imagery and drones are just some of the technologies set to boost agricultural
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