From Aid to Trade
“Importantly, there is good reason to believe that trade and investment are superior to development aid at generating long-term prosperity. Historical evidence suggests that no country has ever […]
“Importantly, there is good reason to believe that trade and investment are superior to development aid at generating long-term prosperity. Historical evidence suggests that no country has ever […]
Bedassa Tadesse, University of Minnesota Duluth The US-Africa preferential trade deal – in place for a quarter century – expired on 30 September 2025. It’s far from certain […]
How do we kick-start South Africa’s industrial economy in such a way that we become globally competitive in the face of changing trade relationships? Can we create an industrial […]
Luxury tourism is a risky strategy for African economies – new study of Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda Mauritius led the luxury tourism trend in Africa with all-inclusive resorts. Heritage Awali/yourgolftravel.com, […]
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved $75 million in financing to support South Africa-based Nyanza Light Metals Pty Ltd (Nyanza) to boost […]
Author: Marc Ashton One of South Africa’s most strategically important sectors continues to rebound according to recent data released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA). In September 2025, 2 […]
CAPE TOWN, SA – Africa’s vast natural resources hold enormous potential to drive climate action and sustainable growth, but turning that potential into investment requires collaboration, integrity and […]
Common perceptions about Chinese engagement in Africa are that it is one-dimensional and sometimes biased. One common problem with this perception is the seeming acceptance of what’s called […]
Exports to the United States have dropped 46% since April 2025, with small direct-to-consumer (D2C) businesses hit hardest. This is according to the SME Export Index, launched today by South African international shipping platform TUNL.
While much of the focus has been on the enhancement of South African energy infrastructure, it is clear that we are seeing marginal gains in the fields of logistics, ports and rail infrastructure.