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
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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
Impressive array of tourism products awaits at show
Tourism boosts businesses, trade, job creation and helps to preserve national heritage sites
‘The most important aim of any trade show is for trade to happen’
Earlier this month, President Trump signed a proclamation implementing new trade policies including 25% tariffs on Chinese exports
"Information flows (internet traffic and phone calls, mainly) have exploded but trade and capital flows are still below their prerecession peaks."
But there is increasing alarm about the state’s inconsistent application of its policies and the subsequent effects on investor confidence.
The continent can build on the experience gleaned from a recently signed tripartite agreement.
Officials of three African economic blocs held talks on a "one trade regime" that would forge a common market spanning the continent.
The government is taking a number of steps to reduce the cost of doing business in the country, says Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene.
Sacu, the apartheid-era customs union, must adapt if it is to survive — but it’s going to hurt.
All roads in Africa still lead to former colonialists.
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Tax avoidance and "murky" deals by major international firms are depriving African states of tens of billions of dollars each year, says Kofi Annan.
Sub-Saharan ports also need to cut cargo waiting times so the continent’s economy can improve.
Trade has been the most important driver of international growth over the past 60 years and is a key to creating jobs in emerging markets such as SA.