Browsing: South Africa

South African agricultural exports hit a record $15.1bn in 2025, despite a US slump, as Africa & other regional demand supported growth.

South Africa has formally become the 54th member of the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank), inaugurating an US$8 billion country programme designed to accelerate trade, industrial development and infrastructure investment across Africa.

BATSA plans to end local cigarette production as illicit trade nears 75%, shifting to imports & consulting staff on Heidelberg plant closure.

Regional trade tensions grow as Botswana bans imports of key South African vegetables, raising concerns for farmers and customs cooperation.

Exports from South Africa to the U.S. jump, while U.S. trade officials consider new restrictions, complicating the trade dynamic.

South Africa’s trade surplus slips below analyst expectations as import growth outpaces exports.

MTN supports a high-level Nigeria–South Africa trade dialogue as officials highlight investment openness, infrastructure and a 7% GDP growth target by 2027.

Singaporean firms explore South African partnerships in manufacturing, logistics, and agri-processing amid shifting global trade dynamics.

PwC’s SA Mine 2025 shows mining edging forward on output, cash flow and energy, but skills, permits and illegal mining still weigh on growth.

Mining sector growth of 3.7% in Q2 and a fifth straight monthly rise in July underscore the industry’s role in stabilizing South Africa’s economy.