A 2023 report by the U.S. International Trade Commission – which analyzed the effects of President Trump’s Section 232 and 301 tariffs on more than $300 billion of U.S. imports – found the tariffs ...

South Africa seeks meeting with US on auto tariffs (Engineering News) South Africa will seek a meeting with US authorities on auto tariffs, Trade Minister Parks Tau said on Tuesday, noting the levies ...

South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R20.9 billion in February 2025. This surplus was attributable to exports of R164.0 billion and imports of R143.1 billion, inclusive of ...

Southern Africa, like much of the rest of the continent, has long struggled with inadequate electricity supply. Yet, amid the chronic shortages, some countries find themselves sitting on surpluses ...

Trade statistics for February 2025 (South African Revenue Service) South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R20.9 billion in February 2025. This surplus was at ...

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The powers of the AfCFTA Council of Ministers (which meets twice a year in ordinary session and may meet, when necessary, in extraordinary sessions [1]) do not include the power to take decisions on ...

South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has recently been in the news for the wrong reasons. On 19 February, the 2025 budget speech of the ANC Finance Minister was postponed at the last ...

Through a coordinated effort of recognising Intellectual Property as a strategic asset, not just a legal right, we can build a more inclusive, innovative and prosperous society, and can also lead to ...

South Africa looks set for much better growth in 2025 thanks to increased spending and investment, according to analysts at Absa Group, though a cooling of relations with the US may dim the outlook.

Mobilising public, private resources must result in sustainable outcomes – Mavuso (Engineering News) When public and private resources are mobilised, they must be directed to projects that result in ...