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The ban comes on the back of improved domestic production in Zimbabwe. Photo: File

What Zimbabwe’s maize import ban means for SA farmers and exporters

But the country may not keep the ban for long, because a shortfall of about 700,000 is expected later in the season

4 min read
The maize imports are limited and exports to various destinations in the world continue. Photo: File

Why is SA importing yellow maize at a time of abundant domestic harvest?

It is probably opportunistic trade for livestock feed

4 min read
Much of the US workforce is employed in export-driven industries such as vehicle manufacturing that thrive on open markets.

US protectionist turn: Why Trump’s trade policies will backfire

American consumers and workers will feel the pain induced by the tariffs imposed on countries around the world

5 min read
United States President, Donald Trump. (Allison Robbert, Getty Images via AFP)

Trump’s tariffs fuel economic pain for US consumers, businesses and farmers

For an agricultural sector that depends on international markets, short-term protectionist measures offer little benefit and erode long-term competitiveness

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime

South Africa’s balancing act: Diplomacy and strategy

South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime

7 min read
Imported goods are subject to customs duties and a 15% VAT rate based on their value, which must be paid to Sars. (Oupa Nkosi)

All you need to know about Sars’ increase on customs duties for online clothing orders 

The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
South Africa imports more than 60% of its olive oil supplies from Europe where climate conditions are worsening. (Photo by Xavi Lopez/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

International conditions are driving up local olive oil prices

South Africa imports more than 60% of its olive oil supplies from Europe where climate conditions are worsening

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
Grapefruit pass through a rinsing machine on the sorting line of the Canyon Pakker’s packhouse on the Blydevallei Boerdery citrus farm outside Hoedspruit. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Citrus clash: South Africa takes on the EU’s tough new export rules

The European Union has set out new regulations for citrus exports that will hurt South African citrus growers

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
Intra-Africa trade: A container ship in the Suez Canal, Egypt. Photo: Camille Delbos/Getty Images

South Africa’s trade balance is thinning and in need of urgent resolve

The country must explore various possibilities in order to remain a net exporter

  • Umamah Bakharia
5 min read
The supply of egg and poultry meat is steadily increasing following shortages triggered by a bird flu outbreak that began in April

Egg and poultry meat supply is steadily increasing after bird flu outbreak, says agriculture department

South Africa has been importing eggs and poultry meat to ease shortages

  • Umamah Bakharia
2 min read