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The Coega facility in Gqeberha where the Baic B30 will be manufactured. (Baic SA)
AUTOMOTIVE INVESTMENT

Government commits to more incentives for investment in automotive production

The government will support the industry through the automotive investment scheme

  • Brian Sokutu
3 min read
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.
AFRICA

South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls

Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
6 min read
Chinese ambassador Wu Peng. (X)
AFCFTA

UPDATED: China trade to ‘soften blow of US tariffs’

China’s ambassador said South Africa’s call to narrow its trade deficit and diversify exports required building local beneficiation capacity

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
7 min read