Africa is again becoming the stage for the proxy wars of foreign powers
Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahara is about the presence of resources, especially phosphates that make up 72% of the world’s reserves. Phosphate is used in fertiliser, a key element in agriculture, giving Morocco a tight grip over world food production.
The largest drops in the third quarter were in the agriculture sector, trade and manufacturing.
The prevailing message to Americans from political elites across the spectrum is the same one that Biden spelled out in his speech: “That’s just the nature of a modern economy” and we have to deal with it
Unlocking the full growth potential over the long run will require policy interventions in agriculture and cross-cutting government departments
Statistics South Africa has overhauled its GDP data, which now show that the economy was 11% larger in 2020 than previously estimated
GDP growth may be encouraging but it doesn’t mean much for SA’s millions of unemployed
The economy is still 2.7% smaller than it was in the first quarter of 2020
Polyphagous shot hole borer looks set to become most damaging biological invasion in South Africa
When it comes to engagement with Africa, the United States has lost ground to China, Russia, Turkey, and the Gulf States. That’s why the new Biden administration needs new policies for the continent, writes Gregory Meeks, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the US Congress
Mutual mistrust there may have been, but economic activity between South Africa and the superpower remained robust. Now exports must diversify and create jobs
The seemingly endless queue at the Zimbabwe border post is not unusual, but Covid testing, a curfew and the Christmas rush stretched it for days. But no matter the obstacles, the trade to a country in economic crisis goes on regardless
The trade minister says the country is on track to reach more than R1-trillion worth of investments over five years, despite Covid-19 disruptions
The Africa Continental Free Trade Area is set to be launched in January 2021. But the secretariat still needs to ensure that investors are adequately protected
The AfCFTA is set to be implemented at the same time as the globe tackles post-Covid-19 recovery. Deeping continental integration can help to boost economies, particularly if stemming illicit financial flows is prioritised
Successes and failures from other initiative such as the European Union will be instructive, but much work must be done before the African Continental Trade Area becomes a reality
South Africa was well-placed for the 2008 crisis. But R3.18-trillion debt and low growth hamper its ability to limit the economic effects of Covid-19
Negotiators are scrambling to meet the July 1 deadline for the world’s second-biggest trading agreement, which could boost continental trade
South Africa’s preferred trade status is likely to be removed, which means exports will cost more
Creating one African market
Experts say the increase in GDP is largely a result of a decrease in load-shedding in the second quarter
South Africa has 10 Special Economic Zones located in seven provinces
Why opportunities should be found to advance cooperation between Africa, China and the US as confidence building measures in US-China relations
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due to discuss trade when they meet later this month during the Group of 20 summit in Argentina
The direct flight will boost trade and increase tourism in KwaZulu-Natal
For decades the EU has maintained relations with nearly 80 developing countries under the Cotonou Agreement. It’s now time for fresh negotiations
Milnerton flea market in Cape Town is a veritable training ground for the upstart dealmaker with asking prices rarely breaking the R100 mark
Global prosperity requires that the multilateral free-trade system be maintained and strengthened
Can a worker skilled in a certain area be prevented from exercising this skill by a former employer?
Trump warned of "additional tariffs" should Beijing hit back with tit-for-tat measures
Shifting perceptions from a continent that needs saving to a continent that is striving
Tourism is driving job creation in Africa