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South Africa expected business conditions surge to two-year high
By: Bloomberg 1st July 2024 An index tracking expected business conditions in six months’ time for the South African manufacturing industry jumped to the highest level since... →
Solidarity delivers a plea for SA to remain in AGOA
28th June 2024 Solidarity has submitted an appeal for the extension of another 10 tears of South Africa’s membership of the AGOA trade agreement with the USA.... →
Despite big obstacles, AfCFTA viewed as key to weaving new trade and industrial tapestry
By: Martin Zhuwakinyu 28th June 2024 In the grand tapestry of international commerce, Africa’s 55 nations have stood as individual threads rather than a unified fabric of economic... →
Baker McKenzie Announces 2024 Partner Promotions
27th June 2024 Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie today announced the promotion of 66 lawyers to partner1, effective 1 July 2024, with the exception of... →
South Africa continues to push for long extension to Agoa well ahead of 2025 expiry 
By: Terence Creamer 26th June 2024 With the expiry of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act 15 months away, South Africa is continuing to call for an early and substantial extension... →
Terror attacks and kidnappings spread in Nigeria: why Lagos could be a target
26th June 2024 Crimes that were previously associated with Nigeria’s northern region – like kidnapping for ransom and terrorism – appear to be spreading to the... →
‘Second wave’ of Operation Vulindlela set to prioritise ‘green and digital’ growth
By: Terence Creamer 25th June 2024 The ‘second wave’ of government’s Operation Vulindlela initiative is poised to be widened to include additional structural reforms to those that... →
Forget politics – these are the basics needed to resuscitate economic growth
21st June 2024 The formation of a new coalition government marks the start of a new chapter for South Africa. But even as political parties jostle for power, the... →
