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South Africa accounts for 54% of all exports to the US under Agoa — a trade law which gives eligible African countries duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products including clothing, agricultural goods, crafts and manufactured items.
TRADE

End of Agoa: No doom and gloom

Economists suggest the US decision to remove South Africa from the duty-free benefits of Agoa is not catastrophic, urging the country to diversify exports, while labour…

  • Brian Sokutu
7 min read
TRADE

Tender Invitation: The Southern African Customs Union (SACU)

The SACU Secretariat is inviting qualified bidders to submit proposals for short-term consultancy services to review and finalise its regional framework for trade digitalisation…

  • SACU
1 min read
BRICS

Ramaphosa warns BRICS against a new raw-material trap for Africa

Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged member nations to direct investments toward local manufacturing and mineral beneficiation…

  • Hasina Kathrada
3 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS)
BRICS

Ramaphosa courts Indian investment at BRICS summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, using the platform to target Indian investment in South Africa's critical minerals, infrastructure, and…

  • Hasina Kathrada
3 min read