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.
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.
Closer ties between South Africa and China have many benefits but critics remain guarded, writes Faeeza Ballim.
South Africa is considering ways of strengthening economic relations with Belgium, says International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.
Zero corporate tax rates and expensive incentives are not worth the investments they attract, writes Roman Grynberg.
South Africa needs to look in other parts of the world to diversify its trade, and not focus only on Europe, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says.
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/ 24 December 2010
China says its two-way trade with Africa has increased by nearly 45% in a year to hit a record $114,81-billion.
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/ 3 November 2010
Russian fertiliser company Phosagro is reportedly planning to bid for Potash Corp, rivaling BHP Billiton’s $39-billion offer.
Emerging countries such as China, India, Brazil and South Africa must open their markets to secure a new global trade deal, the US said on Wednesday.
Trade conditions in March remained slack, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez was set to arrive in China Tuesday on a visit likely to deepen already strong ties that focus on oil.
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/ 21 January 2009
India expects to triple trade with Africa over the next five years to reach -billion, officials said on Wednesday.
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/ 22 October 2008
Leaders from three major African trading blocs met in the Ugandan capital on Wednesday met to push for a single market.
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/ 15 October 2008
Leaders from Brazil and South Africa on Wednesday blamed rich countries for the financial crisis that is hurting the developing world.
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/ 13 October 2008
Trade conditions remained depressed in September, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said on Monday.
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/ 19 September 2008
Africa’s economic regeneration needs leadership, South Africa’s Trade and Industry Minister, Mandisi Mpahlwa, said on Friday.
South Africa’s trade conditions have improved marginally, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said on Friday.
Clinching a deal would have provided a powerful vote of confidence in globalisation from the WTO’s 153 members, in the face of the world economic slowdown.
Talks to rescue a world trade deal will continue on Tuesday with players trying to avert a collapse over measures intended to help poor countries.
South Africa and Nigeria must revitalise Africa’s economy, the director general of the Department of Trade and Industry said on Monday.