1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (319+ words) The United States has confirmed that most South African imports will be subject to a 12.5% tariff under its new Section 301 forced-labour trade action, after South Africa failed to secure a lower rate despite submissions by government and industry. In the…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (156+ words) South African fruit exporters could gain greater flexibility in managing export programmes following the commissioning of a new controlled-atmosphere cold-storage facility that allows fruit to be stored for up to 14 months while maintaining quality. The company exports about 65 000 tonnes of…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (411+ words) Building on innovations pioneered during the upgrading of King Misuzulu Road (formerly P732), the department is advancing its digital transformation to optimise its R9.236-billion transport infrastructure budget. According to KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma, the provincial strategy relies heavily on innovative…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (401+ words) Concern over global supply chain disruption remains close to record levels despite easing slightly from earlier this year, with geopolitical instability, cyber threats and rising logistics costs continuing to shape business decisions, according to the latest Chartered Institute of Procurement…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (369+ words) Manufacturing industry leaders have called for a more consistent public procurement system and stronger localisation rules, arguing that government spending should be used more effectively to rebuild South Africa's industrial base, strengthen supply chains and support long-term investment. Greater certainty…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (268+ words) South Africa's poultry industry has urged Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp to finalise revised bird flu vaccination protocols, warning that even if approval is granted immediately, it will take about a year before the national flock is meaningfully protected against future…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (224+ words) Mozambique has signed a 25-year concession agreement for the development and operation of the Dondo Logistics Terminal, a US$117 million (R2.1 billion) inland dry port that is expected to ease congestion on the Beira Corridor and strengthen regional cargo flows through…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (487+ words) The Western Cape aims to triple its exports by 2035, but says the target will only be achievable if longstanding bottlenecks in ports, rail, air cargo and logistics infrastructure are addressed. The province's newly launched Export Strategy 2035 identifies inefficient ports, rail…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (413+ words) Cross-border illicit trade is increasingly shifting towards e-commerce channels, with online trade accounting for nearly half of all cases reported globally, according to the World Customs Organization (WCO). The WCO’s Illicit Trade Report 2025, compiled from 163 850 cases submitted by 170 customs administrations,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (312+ words) Mozambique is seeking to reduce its reliance on South African vegetable imports by expanding domestic agricultural production, prompting a warning that import substitution efforts should not result in restrictions on regional food trade. Mozambican Agriculture Minister Roberto Albino said the…...