Agriculture’s GDP dropped by 28.8% in the third quarter, but agri exports went the opposite way.
Some local export industries face massive losses on the back of proposed European pesticide restrictions.
Agriculture recorded its second quarterly consecutive decrease, while transport, trade and government services also deteriorated.
“They can go find another ‘sucker!’ There is no chance that the Brics will replace the US dollar in international trade."
The Boko presidency has said it expects to become the second certification node by early 2025.
Trump’s latest tariff announcement is a warning of the unpredictability and chaos that awaits.
Domestic and export selling price inflation has eased on the back of a marked decline in production costs.
Fruit exporters are heartened by transport minister Barbara Creecy’s candid assessment of problems in the Port of Cape Town.
Trucks carrying supplies from SA destined for Zambia and the DRC are avoiding Botswana altogether.
Possible market access to China means local producers are looking to grow their share of the world market.
