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Diseases on farms in South Africa: recent outbreaks point to weaknesses in the system
14th November 2023 South Africa has had a number of outbreaks of animal diseases in recent months that suggest there are weaknesses in the country’s biosecurity... →
South Africa denies changes to farm-export rules based on race
By: Bloomberg 13th November 2023 South Africa’s government rejected reports that new regulations have been introduced to restrict farm-export quotas based on race. The... →
Africa-US trade: Agoa deal expires in 2025 - an expert unpacks what it’s achieved in 23 years
13th November 2023 African governments are seeking an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond 2025. The law was enacted in 2000 to... →
Ramaphosa deploys army to tackle illegal mining
By: Reuters 9th November 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 3 300 army personnel to help combat illegal mining activities, Ramaphosa's office said... →
Agoa extension would provide certainty for investment, expansion in African countries – Ramaphosa 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th November 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that if extended beyond 2025 for a lengthy period, and if used more effectively, the African Growth and... →
COSATU welcomes the conclusion of the successful AGOA Forum
6th November 2023 The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the successful AGOA Forum held from 2 to 4 November 2023 in Johannesburg. We support... →
MEC Siboniso Duma and Trade & Investment KZN sends-off 21 entrepreneurs to Cairo
3rd November 2023 It is often stated that the best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. We pause to congratulate 21 KZN based entrepreneurs that have... →
South Africa has the skills to resolve the Transnet issue – Menar 
By: Martin Creamer 3rd November 2023 South Africa has the skills to resolve the Transnet issue, says Vuslat Bayoglu, the MD of Menar, a private investment company with an actively... →
