Tag: AfCFTA

Services trade has the potential to be a major driver for economic growth and development, job creation, productivity and competitiveness, and deepening integration across Africa. ...

Trade facilitation includes simplifying and harmonising cross-border trade procedures, relating to collecting, presenting, communication, and processing data for the movement of go...

Results of tralac’s survey tralac has conducted more than 550 interviews in 22 African countries to better understand the cross-border trading environment. A broad range of econ...

naamsa disappointed at yet another delay in NEV policy announcement (Engineering News) The Automotive Business Council says it is disappointed that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwa...

Realistic export opportunities for South African avocados (FreshPlaza) Agricultural economist Samkelisiwe Ngwenya of the directorate: international trade promotion at the Departme...

Kenya: President Ruto pushes for locally-made clothing (DW) President William Ruto has announced plans to spearhead an initiative that would ensure all military and police uniform...

Majority of independent poultry, egg producers unaffected by bird flu (SAnews) Cabinet has noted that the majority of independent poultry and egg producers have not been affected ...

DOWNLOAD BLOG Africa needs investments to develop and industrialize. The bulk of it comes in the form of foreign direct investment (FDI). In 2021 FDI into African countries amount...

DOWNLOAD BLOG Industrialisation is vital for Africa’s long-term development. To achieve its objectives and boost intra-African trade (which stands at very low levels and in...

The AfCFTA provides an opportunity for the Member States of the Africa Union (AU) to address gender inequality in intra-African trade. The AfCFTA is a significant tool to tackle th...

President Ramaphosa’s closing remarks during the 3rd Session of The South Africa Bi-National Commission, Windhoek, Namibia (The Presidency of South Africa) The Ministerial Repor...

Rules of Origin (RoO) are the legal provisions and related criteria that are used to establish the nationality of traded goods. RoO that are used in non-preferential trade serve va...

Bleak outlook for third-quarter economic growth in South Africa (Engineering News) September reflected another month of weakened economic activity in South Africa, indicating blea...

New Border Management Authority a boost for SA’s security and development (SAnews) President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to the nation to highlight the import...

The AfCFTA Protocol on Investment (Protocol) was adopted by the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the AU during its 36th Ordinary Session held from 18 to 19 February...

The AfCFTA Protocol on Competition Policy was adopted by the AU Assembly during its 36th Ordinary Session held from 18 to 19 February 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Protocol in...

The AfCFTA Protocol on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) was adopted by the AU Assembly during its 36th Ordinary Session held from 18 to 19 February 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia...

South Africa mulls trade options as bird flu hits poultry supply (Bloomberg) South Africa’s government is assessing trade measures and the possibility of vaccination to ease sho...

SA agriculture grows sector at international show (Freight News) South Africa is participating in the sixth International Exhibition of Agriculture and Animal Resources being held...

Trade statistics for August 2023 (SARS) South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R13.3 billion in August 2023. This surplus is attributable to exports of R181....