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Latin American banana producers accept EU offer

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: Diplomats Latin American banana producing countries have agreed to an EU offer to cut banana tariffs, diplomats said, a move that could end the longest-standing dispute at the World Trade Organisation. 20 Nov 2009 11:48


Ububele Holdings lists on AltX

Ububele Holdings, the South African agro-processing and agrichemicals company, listed on AltX on Monday morning, with a market capitalisation of between R174 million and R262 million. 10 Nov 2009 12:52




Egypt to look into ban on SA meat

[Charlotte Mathews] Egyptian Agriculture Minister Amen Abaza has promised SA's Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat Pettersson he will investigate why Egypt has continued to ban imports of bone-in beef and livestock products from SA despite SA's compliance with Egypt's demands, the Department of Agriculture said Monday, 2 November 2009. 5 Nov 2009 13:12


SA to promote investment potential in Cuba

South Africa is expected to participate in the 27th Havana International Trade Fair in Cuba this week, to promote its exports and investment potential. 2 Nov 2009 11:30


SA records trade surplus in Sept

South Africa recorded a trade surplus of R3.9 billion in September, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced on Friday, 30 October 2009. 30 Oct 2009 16:39




Nederburg goes Dutch

Announcing that the company's flagship brand Nederburg has just been listed by the major Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn BV, Donald Gallow, Distell's international director said the new deal was consistent with Wines of South Africa's (WOSA) aim of building wines sales in Holland's premium segment. 30 Oct 2009 09:40


Meet the Irish for business

A Northern Ireland trade delegation will be in Johannesburg from 1- 4 November 2009, 4 - 7 November in Durban and 7 - 10 November in Cape Town to explore opportunities for trade, joint ventures and technology transfer with South African businesses. Most are new to South Africa but as experienced exporters, are keen to develop business relationships with firms, particularly through the appointment of distributors. 29 Oct 2009 12:41


International conference on offsets

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), Port Elizabeth will hold a conference addressing the benefits of offset and counter-trade agreements on 12-13 November 2009. A number of international and local experts will address delegates. 21 Oct 2009 09:58


SA port terminal volumes seen up 10% y/y

[Evan Pickworth] Volumes at South Africa's port terminals will grow up to 10% per year over the next five years despite the current recession and volume decrease of 3.3% this year, according to Transnet. 19 Oct 2009 14:30


Call centre makes business easier for investors

The investment call centre launched in Soweto on Friday will make doing business easier for both local and international investors, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. 19 Oct 2009 11:27


Brazil beckons

Brazil, one of the four key emerging economic world powers alongside China, Russia and India, is sending a trade mission from the State of Pernambuco, north-eastern Brazil, to Johannesburg on Tuesday 20 October 2009 at the Sandton Convention Centre, to engage with accredited South African importers and exporters. 15 Oct 2009 10:22


Clothing import duty increase in effect

The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (Sactwu) said that it welcomed the increase in import duties on certain clothing products. 13 Oct 2009 11:48


SA explores trading opportunities with south countries

President Jacob Zuma says South Africa, and other African countries, have begun exploring more trading and export opportunities with countries in the South. 9 Oct 2009 11:24


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