export
DTI: first stop for exporters
South Africa’s largest maize crop in history
Growing hazelnuts spells a sweet deal for South Africas export market
Canada to open Africa trade office in Joburg
Getting the export balance right
The way forward for South Africa is to boost competition and promote regional trade integration. These are critical for restarting the nation's idling export engine to bolster growth, which in turn will help to create jobs and cut poverty.
Strong showing in global competitiveness
South Africa ranks at a respectable 53rd in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report. It is second among the Brics countries, and many aspects of its financial sector are the best in the world.
Slow but steady: South Africa’s economy on the upward path
International economists predict steady growth in the South African economy over the next year, one sign that the country is increasingly competitive globally – and is attracting substantial interest from Chinese investors.
Cape to Cairo trade agreement to open African borders
African trade efficiency is set for a major boost when three regional economic communities sign an agreement in June to establish an enlarged free trade area encompassing 26 countries – roughly half of the member states of the African Union, stretching from Cape to Cairo.