Tariffs: A “Perfect Storm” Brewing in Developing Countries
As planned budget cuts to development aid begin to cause “serious damage” in developing countries, a United Nations agency warns…
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President Ramaphosa responds to United States (US) tariffs announcement
South Africa will continue with its diplomatic efforts towards a more balanced and mutually beneficial trade relationship with the United…
Donald Trump Imposes 30% Tariff on Algeria and Threatens Retaliatory Measures
In an official letter addressed on July 9 to Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, U.S.…
PAPSS: Promising Results for the Pan-African Payment System
The 16 African countries that have so far signed up, have praised the elimination of the US The Pan-African Payments…
Adesina urges greater self-reliance as Africa faces global uncertainty
African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has urged Africa to take charge of its destiny as the world confronts…
30% Tariffs: The United States Deals a Heavy Blow to South Africa’s Economy
President Trump signed the tariff order on Monday, 7 July, after the withdrawal of US grant funding for critical programmes…
Crisis mode: South Africa’s new strategies for supply-chain disruptions
Over R47bn ($2.5bn) in South African exports to the United States, primarily steel and aluminium, are at risk from the…
The AfCFTA Adjustment Fund kicks off with a first $10 million investment in Telecel Global Services.
By investing in digital infrastructure in underserved markets, the Fund is helping reduce trade barriers, foster cross-boarder productivity and accelerate…
Carbon Border Taxes Put South Africa Exports at Risk, Study Says
South Africa’s key export industries are becoming increasingly vulnerable as climate policies like cross-border carbon taxes take hold, according to…
Afreximbank Launches 2025 Report on African Trade in a Shifting Global Financial Landscape
The report shows that Africa’s total merchandise trade recovered, surging by 13.9% in 2024, to US$1.5 trillion, following a 5.4%…