International Trade
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Dispute resolution, digital trade and small business form key focus for WTO
At the 2026 Public Forum, the World Trade Organisation confronts key challenges, including a stalled dispute-settlement system, the lapse of the digital trade tariff moratorium,…
Is Canada Strengthening Its ‘Middle Power’ Strategy Against the US?
As trade friction with the US intensifies, Canada is pursuing a dynamic "middle power" strategy, building resilient economic and diplomatic partnerships across Africa, Asia, and…
South Africa pins tourism hopes on new Air Europa route to Spain
South Africa anticipates a significant boost to its tourism and trade sectors with the launch of Air Europa's new direct flight service between Johannesburg and Madrid. This…
United States renews Agoa for another three years
However, it’s not certain whether South Africa will continue to benefit from the concessional trade pact for qualifying African countries
Trump announces 30% reciprocal tariffs for SA imports
The United States president said ‘some bad things’ are happening in the country
KZN entrepreneurs off to China to boost exports, expand markets
Small business owners are also hoping to get advice on adding value from ‘the factory of the world’
What to expect from this year’s wildlife conference in Panama
Southern African countries push to resume ivory trade in government stockpiles, while other African proposals seek to protect hippos
What to expect from this year’s wildlife conference in Panama
Southern African countries push to resume ivory trade in government stockpiles, while other African proposals seek to protect hippos
Environment department slammed for suspending regulations on trade in hazardous chemicals
South Africa has ‘no real gumption’ when it comes to making tough decisions to protect the environment, says UCT academic
Covid-19 clarifies climate crisis
Unlike the virus, there is no treatment for global warming except to immediately abandon economic activities that cause it
Dube Tradezone 2 opening to meet exceptional investor demand
Dube TradeZone 1 is fully leased and tenanted; the exceptional demand for industrial space here has triggered phase two development
European Union does a double take on investment treaties
Is the EU’s pause in investment treaty negotiations with the US a case of double standards or a shift in protection policy, asks Xavier Carim.
Sub-Saharan Africa might feel Europe, US pinch
Sub-Saharan Africa could maintain its economic expansion in the near term, but faltering US or European recovery could threaten trade, says the IMF.
Zim strikes oil deal with E Guinea
Zimbabwe has struck a deal to import crude oil from Equatorial Guinea and is planning to reopen a refinery to process fuel and ease acute shortages, state media reported on…