US trade policy will play a significant role, with the imposition of tariffs by incoming President Trump being a certainty.
Firms are forced to adapt at speed to rising protectionism and shifting geopolitical alliances, WEF told.
In December a local brand was selling South African fruit at a store in Seville, the heart of Spanish Valencias.
R70 billion will be required over the next five years to bring the rail network infrastructure up to standard.
