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His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Leaders’ Summit. GCIS. Photo: File
AFRICA ENERGY INDABA

Middle Eastern tensions could test South Africa’s diversification strategy

Geopolitical instability does not necessarily undermine trade and investments, economic alignment can weather the storm of volatility

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
4 min read
South Africa accounts for 54% of all exports to the US under Agoa — a trade law which gives eligible African countries duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products including clothing, agricultural goods, crafts and manufactured items.
AFRICA

South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls

Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
6 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa.Photo: @CyrilRamaphosa/X
BLUEBERRY TRADE

Ramaphosa says talks with US on tariffs ongoing as measures are delayed for seven days

The president said a support package was being finalised for firms that will be affected by the tariffs

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read