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  • Global trade endures policy changes and geo-economic risks

    Source: Unsplash/Bent Van Aeken

    Forecasts for Q2 2025 point to continued growth in both goods and services trade. – Unctad.

    15 Jul 2025
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    Transnet publishes tariff proposal for rail operators

    Road/Rail Freight

    Stakeholders have been invited to provide feedback on the tariff document which may still be updated.

    10 Feb 2025
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    Buyers of Russian wheat score thanks to tariff delay

    Imports and Exports

    More than 60% of imported wheat originates in Eastern Bloc countries.

    10 Feb 2025
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    SA-US trade relations walk a tightrope

    Economy
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    President Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to its foreign policy, rejecting external pressures.

    10 Feb 2025
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    Ramaphosa’s hollow promises ‘unconvincing’  says Outa

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    Sea Freight

    The organisation has asked what the government is doing to confront organised criminal syndicates plaguing mining, construction and logistics.

    7 Feb 2025
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    Sona: SA committed to R940bn infrastructure revamp

    Air Freight
    Economy
    Logistics
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    President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the government’s plans to improve road, rail and port logistics networks over the next three years.

    7 Feb 2025
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    Month-long reprieve as Amsa and gov seek solutions

    Domestic
    Economy
    Employment

    The IDC has extended the repayment deadline for an older R950-million loan.

    7 Feb 2025
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    Poultry industry calls for urgent intervention on vaccinations

    Domestic
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    It’s up to Minister John Steenhuisen to ensure that the requirements are revised to a level that makes vaccination practical.

    7 Feb 2025
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    USPS backtracks on China de minimis decision

    International

    Operators have suspended US-bound parcel services from China and Hong Kong. 

    7 Feb 2025
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    Largest-ever worldwide operation targets wildlife trafficking

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    Nearly 20 000 live animals were seized and 365 suspects arrested.

    7 Feb 2025
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    Auto execs call for government intervention against Chinese imports

    Economy
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    Sea Freight

    Toyota has warned that accepting subsidised Chinese imports could further deindustrialise South Africa. 

    7 Feb 2025
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    Ban on South African vegetables under review

    Imports and Exports

    Botswana chose to reverse its restrictions on vegetable imports in December 2024.

    6 Feb 2025
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    State of Sars' EDI platform is a concern

    Customs

    The delays have occurred more often and, in some instances, went from minutes to hours.

    6 Feb 2025

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