Some of the foremost role players in international wine destinations are set to meet in the Cape to discuss important new trends in wine and wine tourism, when the city of Cape Town and the Cape Winelands Municipality will co-host the annual general meeting of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network in November.
3 Nov 2008

Foreign Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma is to host the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn for bilateral political, economic and trade discussions. 3 Nov 2008

This week's Tripartite Summit held in Uganda agreed on a Council of Ministers to be convened within twelve months to determine the time frame for the establishment of a single Free Trade Area (FTA) comprising the three Regional Economic Communities (RECs). 24 Oct 2008

India, Brazil and South Africa have agreed to increasing trade between the three countries, setting a trade target of about R142 billion by 2010. 14 Oct 2008

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Standing Committee has confirmed Japan and China as suitable importing countries for South Africa's stockpiled ivory. 13 Oct 2008

Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi Mphalwa told business leaders from South Africa and Kenya that strengthening bilateral relations will focus on reducing the import - export deficit that currently exists. 19 Sep 2008

The trade and industry department has commissioned a study to gauge the effect of quotas on Chinese clothing and textiles imports into SA, which were introduced almost two years ago. 19 Sep 2008