SA, Turkey solidify economic relations
[Bathandwa Mbola] South Africa and Turkey have sought to strengthen their bilateral political and economic relations at the First Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit in Istanbul on Wednesday, 20 August 2008. 21 Aug 2008 16:07

Free Trade Area officially launched for SADC region
[Bathandwa Mbola] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states officially launched a Free Trade Area (FTA) for the region at the weekend, ushering in a new era of economic integration. 18 Aug 2008 13:24

Free Trade Area dominates SADC Summit agenda
[Luyanda Makapela] The official opening of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State Summit kicked off well on Saturday with Free Trade Area (FTA) featuring high on the agenda. 18 Aug 2008 10:07

SADC Heads of State to launch Free Trade Area
[Bathandwa Mbola] As part of the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) efforts to deepen long term regional economic integration, the organisation will on Sunday, 17 August 2008, launch the Free Trade Area (FTA). 13 Aug 2008 18:35

SA, Namibia to review strategic projects
President Thabo Mbeki is departing for Namibia today, Tuesday, to meet with his counterpart in the Namib to evaluate and review progress made on existing bilateral strategic projects. 5 Aug 2008 13:14

SA to advance Egyptian and Chile relations
[Bathandwa Mbola] South Africa is looking to increase its economic and trade relations with Egypt and Chile this week, with President Thabo Mbeki holding talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Pretoria, and Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad heading off to a forum discussion in Chile. 30 Jul 2008 12:20

High import tariffs holds up growth
[Michael Appel] High import tariffs, trade barriers and a culture of protectionism impedes economic growth, says Department of Trade and Industry Director General Tshediso Matona. 28 Jul 2008 12:35

SA, European Union to strengthen relations at summit
South Africa and the European Union are to strengthen relations and address shared bilateral, regional and global interests at the SA-EU Summit that kicks off on Friday, 25 July 2008, in Bordeaux, France. 23 Jul 2008 12:19

India, SA, Argentina rejects proposals to limit protection to farm sector
India, South Africa and Argentina, key members of NAMA-11 alliance at World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva on Monday, 21 July 2008, rejected a move by developed countries to limit the flexibility on tariffs and imports of developing countries to protect their domestic industry and farm sector. 22 Jul 2008 11:54

Intl conservation group agrees to once-off sale of ivory
[Michael Appel] The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) standing committee on Wednesday, 16 July 2008, authorised a decision taken last year for a once-off sale of ivory. 17 Jul 2008 11:33

SA delegation to attract investment in the US
[Edwin Tshivhidzo] A South African delegation will be embarking on a mission to attract foreign investment in the United States. 15 Jul 2008 13:03

COMESA, SADC, EAC to discuss harmonisation of trade
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) will convene a tripartite meeting in October to discuss the harmonisation of trade in the region. 15 Jul 2008 11:09

UK to increase trade to Africa to $750m by 2010
[Michael Appel] The United Kingdom will be spending some $750 million in Africa by 2010, through its "Aid for Trade" strategy forming part of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 7 Jul 2008 16:52