Why South Africa’s Trade Choices Now Matter More Than Ever for Africa
In May, Trump moved to introduce a 5% tax on diaspora remittances, money African immigrants send ...
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Tag: Trade Policy
South Africa Increases Coal Exports to Israel Following Colombia’s Ban
South African coal exports to Israel have risen sharply in recent months following Colombia’s decision to ...
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Zimbabwe Urged to Delay Proposed Customs Duty Increase on Fabric Imports
Stakeholders in Zimbabwe’s textile and apparel sector have urged the government to postpone the implementation of ...
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Botswana’s Diamond-Driven Economic Model Faces a Moment of Reckoning
Keorapetse Koko sits on a worn-out couch in her modest home on the outskirts of Gaborone, ...
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Zimbabwe’s Investment Momentum Gathers Pace as WIPO Director General Visits for High-Level Engagements
Zimbabwe has declared that it is open for business — and in recent years, this message ...
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EU Proposes 50% Tariff on Excess Steel Imports to Tackle Global Overcapacity
The European Union has unveiled a plan to impose a 50% tariff on steel imports exceeding ...
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Africa Seeks Continuity in U.S. Trade Preferences Amid Calls for AGOA Renewal
As the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches its scheduled expiry on 30 September 2025, ...
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South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 33.2% in Second Quarter of 2025
South Africa’s official unemployment rate has edged higher to 33.2 per cent in the second quarter ...
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South Africa must adapt quickly in a turbulent trade environment – Op-Ed by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa
The decision by the United States to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports highlights ...
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Kenya Seeks Bilateral Resolution to Tanzania’s New Trade Restrictions
Kenya is set to initiate high-level bilateral talks with Tanzania in early August following the introduction ...
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