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.
At the South African Trade Desk, one of our goals is to identify industry trends and highlight high-performing industries and opportunities within them. The agriculture sector in South […]
The agreement opens the Chinese market for the first time to five types of South African stone fruit, namely apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes
Rowan de Klerk from the CFO Centre South Africa shares why he views the tourism sector is strategic to SA
For African SMEs, entering the Chinese market offers opportunities for both scale and long-term sustainability. As Africa’s largest trading partner, China accounted for an estimated $295.6bn in bilateral […]
Suran Moodley from Ariston Global debates whether it is time to reconsider the role of ownership on the B-BBEE scorecard
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