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Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams vows to energise SMME sector, unveils R2.4bn budget plan

Entrepreneurship

Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams vows to energise SMME sector, unveils R2.4bn budget plan

15 Jul 2024

The importance of reshaping a more resilient, innovative, and self-sufficient trade sector in SA

Logistics & Transport

The importance of reshaping a more resilient, innovative, and self-sufficient trade sector in SA

Bobby Madhav 15 Jul 2024

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Africa proposes WTO chief for second term, document shows

Emma Farge 15 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Haytham El Maayergi, executive vice president, Global Trade Bank, Afreximbank and Smangele Mandidi, acting managing director of CBZ Bank during the signing ceremony.

Finance

Afreximbank inks $80m deals with CBZ Bank

26 Jun 2024

Building resilience: Mitigating geopolitical tensions in supply chains

Logistics & Transport

Building resilience: Mitigating geopolitical tensions in supply chains

14 Jun 2024

African countries could unlock billions in local and global trade – what’s working and what’s not

Logistics & Transport

African countries could unlock billions in local and global trade – what’s working and what’s not

Bedassa Tadesse 13 Jun 2024

Digitisation is vital to ensure resilient supply chains. Here's why...

Retail

Digitisation is vital to ensure resilient supply chains. Here's why...

Bobby Madhav 24 May 2024

Source: © 123rf Absa Group marks a historic milestone with the official launch of a non-banking subsidiary in China

Finance

Absa opens a non-banking subsidiary in China

9 May 2024

Image supplied. The Shop! SA Shopper Marketing Awards for 2024 have opened for entries

Retail

2024 Shop! SA Shopper Marketing Awards entries open

6 May 2024

Maritime transport: a significant economic driver in global trade

Logistics & Transport

Maritime transport: a significant economic driver in global trade

Kennedy Ntenjwa 2 May 2024

A global leader in freight forwarding, Röhlig-Grindrod celebrates 50 years

Logistics & Transport

A global leader in freight forwarding, Röhlig-Grindrod celebrates 50 years

Issued by Motsepe Advertising 2 May 2024

2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

Retail

2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

2 May 2024

Africa's Travel Indaba 2024 to boost economy with R1.2bn contribution

Tourism & Travel

Africa's Travel Indaba 2024 to boost economy with R1.2bn contribution

24 Apr 2024

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) signs contract to manage Walvis Bay Multipurpose Bulk Terminal in Namibia

Logistics & Transport

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) signs contract to manage Walvis Bay Multipurpose Bulk Terminal in Namibia

Issued by Africa Global Logistics 5 Apr 2024

Newlyn Group unveils groundbreaking rail terminal at Durban port

Logistics & Transport

Newlyn Group unveils groundbreaking rail terminal at Durban port

5 Apr 2024

Rhenus South Africa secures AEO Level 2 accreditation

Logistics & Transport

Rhenus South Africa secures AEO Level 2 accreditation

3 Apr 2024

Source: Reuters.

Finance

WTO hits road block over advancing dispute reform talks

Emma Farge 22 Mar 2024

DP World's global freight network grows with 18 new offices in sub-Saharan Africa

Logistics & Transport

DP World's global freight network grows with 18 new offices in sub-Saharan Africa

12 Mar 2024

R21.7bn allocated for airport infrastructure development

Logistics & Transport

R21.7bn allocated for airport infrastructure development

6 Mar 2024

Source: Centre for International Governance Innovation.

Finance

India, South Africa block major investment deal at WTO talks

Rachna Uppal and Emma Farge 29 Feb 2024

South Africa celebrates first AfCFTA export to Ghana amidst global trade disruptions

Logistics & Transport

South Africa celebrates first AfCFTA export to Ghana amidst global trade disruptions

28 Feb 2024

Global trade map redrawn as growth slows and regional links deepen

Logistics & Transport

Global trade map redrawn as growth slows and regional links deepen

4 Mar 2024

Interrupted supply chain infrastructure: Global supply risk or opportunity?

Logistics & Transport

Interrupted supply chain infrastructure: Global supply risk or opportunity?

Jason Griessel 15 Feb 2024

Source: Rand Merchant Bank.

Finance

Rand Merchant Bank breaks new ground in Africa with World Bank partnership

5 Feb 2024

FAO reports decline in global food prices led by wheat and maize

Agriculture

FAO reports decline in global food prices led by wheat and maize

5 Feb 2024

Business continuity: How to navigate an unpredictable 2024

HR & Management

Business continuity: How to navigate an unpredictable 2024

Issued by GO Content Lab 31 Jan 2024

Virusha Subban is a partner and head of Tax in Baker McKenzie's Tax Practice Group in Johannesburg

Legal

#BizTrends2024: Africa's growing role in global trade dynamics

Virusha Subban 8 Jan 2024

War, weather put ocean shippers on notice for rough seas in 2024

Logistics & Transport

War, weather put ocean shippers on notice for rough seas in 2024

Lisa Baertlein 8 Jan 2024

Finance

SA's economic outlook in 2024: Global trends and challenges

Raymond Parsons 1 Jan 2024

Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action

Agriculture

Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action

Jude Capper and David Barrett 27 Dec 2023

Navigating the ever-changing landscape: The unfolding metamorphosis of supply chain management

Logistics & Transport

Navigating the ever-changing landscape: The unfolding metamorphosis of supply chain management

MJ Schoemaker 20 Dec 2023

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ESG & Sustainability

Trade rules and climate change: Africa stands to lose from proposed WTO policy tools

Olabisi D. Akinkugbe 18 Dec 2023

Global air cargo demand continues growth, up 3.8% in October 2023

Logistics & Transport

Global air cargo demand continues growth, up 3.8% in October 2023

6 Dec 2023

Source: wirestock via

Agriculture

Poultry prices set to soar over holidays and into 2024, warns AMIE

28 Nov 2023

Global food prices dip in October

Agriculture

Global food prices dip in October

3 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Shop! South Africa's inaugural Shopper Marketing Awards winners have been announced. The IntegerHotspot team won silver for BIC

Marketing & Media

Shop! SA Shopper Marketing Awards winners announced

3 Nov 2023

Tanzania, DP World partner to improve efficiency of Dar es Salaam port

Logistics & Transport

Tanzania, DP World partner to improve efficiency of Dar es Salaam port

23 Oct 2023

Want to sell on Amazon? 8 questions to ask in your preparation

Retail

Want to sell on Amazon? 8 questions to ask in your preparation

Issued by Prebo Digital 19 Oct 2023

Calling all communicators: Participate in the 2nd Annual SA PR Measurement Landscape Report Survey

Marketing & Media

Calling all communicators: Participate in the 2nd Annual SA PR Measurement Landscape Report Survey

Issued by Ornico 12 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied.

Finance

Is Mauritian banking transforming sub-Saharan Africa's economic landscape internationally?

Thavin Audit 4 Oct 2023

Source: World Bank

Energy & Mining

Djibouti inaugurates first wind farm, pioneering renewable energy ambitions

11 Sep 2023

Source: Reuters.

Finance

The African Union becomes a permanent member of the G20

11 Sep 2023

#WomensMonth: Esha Mansingh of DP World is empowering women and transforming business

Logistics & Transport

#WomensMonth: Esha Mansingh of DP World is empowering women and transforming business

Robin Fredericks 25 Aug 2023

Suez Canal set to resume normal traffic after collision

Logistics & Transport

Suez Canal set to resume normal traffic after collision

Yusri Mohamed, Muhammad Al Gebaly, Nafisa Eltahir, Enas Alashray, Florence Tan and Muyu Xu 23 Aug 2023

Source: Reuters. South Africa hosted China's Xi Jinping, the leading proponent of enlarging Brics, for a state visit on Tuesday morning (22 August). He is due to attend the Brics Summit this week along with top leaders Brazilian President Luiz Inacio, Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is seen here with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Finance

#BRICS2023: South African trade minister: Embracing change and collaboration in an evolving world

Katja Hamilton 22 Aug 2023

Source: TV Brics.

Finance

Naledi Pandor announces SA's readiness to host 15th Brics Summit

10 Aug 2023

From potential to powerhouse: South Africa's opportunity in embracing technology - Accenture

ICT

From potential to powerhouse: South Africa's opportunity in embracing technology - Accenture

Vukani Mngxati, Issued by Stone 4 Aug 2023

IWG signs new Regus, Spaces and HQ partnerships in Kenya, as demand for hybrid working rises

Property

IWG signs new Regus, Spaces and HQ partnerships in Kenya, as demand for hybrid working rises

Issued by GO Content Lab 18 Jul 2023

New OECD-FAO report maps future trends in global food production, trade

Agriculture

New OECD-FAO report maps future trends in global food production, trade

6 Jul 2023

South Africa's reliance on rice imports

Agriculture

South Africa's reliance on rice imports

Gilberto Biacuana 26 Jun 2023