The SA Trade Desk
Bringing South African trade to the fore
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Germany Trade DeskWelcome to The SA Trade Desk UK
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China Trade Desk
Energy and freight shocks ripple through SA supply chains
Early optimism for economic recovery in 2026 is giving way to renewed pressure, as rising energy costs, freight disruptions and geopolitical tensions weigh on global...
The Southern Africa Trade Problem: Wandile Sihlobo Explains
As the SA Trade Desk, we’re always looking for insightful commentary around the SA trade environment, and we came across this interview with Wandile Sihlobo...
Demand for EVs continues its growth across Europe and South Africa with Chinese brands increasing market share, new OLX data shows
Every electric vehicle market tracked by OLX Group (“OLX”) is still growing at double- or triple-digit rates, and Chinese automotive brands are capturing a growing...
South African entrepreneurs are targeting opportunities in the UK – here’s what they need to be aware of
Author: Raindren Moodley, Ariston Global, Executive: Advisory Services “South African firms lead Africa’s quiet expansion into the UK as foreign ownership of British companies hits...
The Handshake the Algorithm Cannot Replicate
Author: Esme Arendse, CEO Aprio Group An algorithm can now translate a trade agreement into forty languages in under a second. It cannot translate trust....
BLSA: We cannot afford reform complacency
Author: Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) The BLSA Reform Tracker released its quarterly update last week, and I find the picture it paints genuinely...
African Development Bank and Biovac sign $15m agreement to advance Africa’s first end-to-end cholera vaccine production
The African Development Bank Group has finalised a loan of up to $15 million to the Biologicals and Vaccines Institute of South Africa Ltd (Biovac)...
OPPORTUNITY: UK-SA Partnership Launches TDMA Programme to Bridge Township MSMEs with E-Commerce Markets
As e-commerce rapidly transforms retail corridors across Southern Africa, integrating township-based producers, manufacturers, and retailers into digital supply chains has become a priority for inclusive...
