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The ban comes on the back of improved domestic production in Zimbabwe. Photo: File

What Zimbabwe’s maize import ban means for SA farmers and exporters

But the country may not keep the ban for long, because a shortfall of about 700,000 is expected later in the season

The maize imports are limited and exports to various destinations in the world continue. Photo: File

Why is SA importing yellow maize at a time of abundant domestic harvest?

It is probably opportunistic trade for livestock feed

Much of the US workforce is employed in export-driven industries such as vehicle manufacturing that thrive on open markets.

US protectionist turn: Why Trump’s trade policies will backfire

American consumers and workers will feel the pain induced by the tariffs imposed on countries around the world

United States President, Donald Trump. (Allison Robbert, Getty Images via AFP)

Trump’s tariffs fuel economic pain for US consumers, businesses and farmers

For an agricultural sector that depends on international markets, short-term protectionist measures offer little benefit and erode long-term competitiveness

South African farmers are already exporting macadamia nuts to China. Photo: Supplied

China presents enormous opportunity for South Africa’s agriculture sector

China accounts for 11% of all global agricultural imports but South Africa made up only 0.4% of Chinese imports in 2023

South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime

South Africa’s balancing act: Diplomacy and strategy

South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime

Imported goods are subject to customs duties and a 15% VAT rate based on their value, which must be paid to Sars. (Oupa Nkosi)

All you need to know about Sars’ increase on customs duties for online clothing orders 

The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry

South Africa imports more than 60% of its olive oil supplies from Europe where climate conditions are worsening. (Photo by Xavi Lopez/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

International conditions are driving up local olive oil prices

South Africa imports more than 60% of its olive oil supplies from Europe where climate conditions are worsening

Grapefruit pass through a rinsing machine on the sorting line of the Canyon Pakker’s packhouse on the Blydevallei Boerdery citrus farm outside Hoedspruit. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Citrus clash: South Africa takes on the EU’s tough new export rules

The European Union has set out new regulations for citrus exports that will hurt South African citrus growers

Intra-Africa trade: A container ship in the Suez Canal, Egypt. Photo: Camille Delbos/Getty Images

South Africa’s trade balance is thinning and in need of urgent resolve

The country must explore various possibilities in order to remain a net exporter

The supply of egg and poultry meat is steadily increasing following shortages triggered by a bird flu outbreak that began in April

Egg and poultry meat supply is steadily increasing after bird flu outbreak, says agriculture department

South Africa has been importing eggs and poultry meat to ease shortages

Photo by LOUAI BESHARA/AFP via Getty Images.

Is South Africa’s agricultural trade surplus beginning to flower?

The widening trade surplus is mainly a result of a notable decline in import value, not necessarily a growth in exports

Tuckshop traders in Meqheleng. (Photo: Thulani Mbele/Sowetan/Gallo images)

South Africa needs to free up flow of imports and exports to improve trade activity

The country must focus on increasing the use of existing production capacity and subsidising new and emerging industries

BIKITA, ZIMBABWE:  Villagers receive food distributed by the World Food Programme in Bikita, about 400 km south of Harare, 07 December 2002. Zimbabwe is the worst-hit of six southern African countries facing famine. According to United Nations’ special envoy on HIV/AIDS in Africa Stephen Lewis, only 56 per cent of the food required by the World Food Program to feed hungry Zimbabweans has been met by donors. (AFP via Getty Images)

Zimbabwe on the verge of famine and malnutrition occurs throughout the country

Zimbabwe, once regarded as the breadbasket of Southern Africa exporting agricultural produce to the region and beyond, is on the verge of famine and chronic malnutrition is…

Sixty percent of of Zimbabweans face acute food insecurity — about 5.5 million in rural areas and 2.2 million in urban areas. (Photo by Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images)

Zimbabwe on the verge of famine and malnutrition occurs throughout the country

Sixty percent of of Zimbabweans face acute food insecurity — about 5.5 million in rural areas and 2.2 million in urban areas