A just energy transition on our own terms, argues Africa
African countries facing pressure from the West to switch from fossil fuels to cleaner forms of energy have called for a fair transition that will
October 31, 2022
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UN trade agency calls for renewal of Black Sea grain initiative
The first UN-chartered vessel loads grain for export to Ethiopia, in Yuzhne, east of Odessa on the Black Sea coast on August 14, 2022. UNCTAD
October 31, 2022
Affirmative Financial Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion urge African Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to advance financial inclusion for women-led businesses in Africa
The Affirmative Financial Action for Women in Africa program of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), known as AFAWA, and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion introduced African Finance
October 31, 2022
FAO and SADC launch Regional Agricultural Information Management System
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have launched the inaugural SADC Agricultural
October 15, 2022
IDC to explore wind sector industrialisation in SA, sends delegation to Spain to explore opportunities
As South Africa finds itself in one of the worst energy crisis in recent history, with ailing power utility Eskom enforcing stage 6 load shedding
October 15, 2022
Renewables set to raise long-term steel demand
BHP Group yesterday lifted its long-term demand forecast for steel, saying installing green power generation will boost the need for the alloy. In its Steel
October 15, 2022
South African avo industry hamstrung by overreliance on single export market
“If there’s one thing this season has again shown us, is that we need access to new markets for our avocados as soon as possible,”
October 15, 2022
China lifts ban on South Africa’s wool exports
China has lifted restrictions on the import of wool from South Africa, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development said on Tuesday afternoon.
August 23, 2022
Namibia launches AfCFTA awareness campaign
In efforts to prepare Namibia to fully seize opportunities under the much anticipated African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the trade ministry through the Namibia
August 20, 2022
South African farmers want Namibia, Botswana to reopen for fruit and veg trade
South African farmers are urging for Namibia and Botswana to reopen their borders to allow the importation of fruits and vegetables. The two countries have
August 19, 2022
The future is green
On 19-20 July, TFSA, in conjunction with our consortium partner Africa House, hosted the Renewable Energy Products and Expertise Showcase: South Africa conference. In the
August 17, 2022
Building back stronger
On 14 July, TFSA and Wesgro co-hosted an export trade business networking event. The event was attended by high-level officials, including: British High Commissioner to
August 17, 2022
Into the blue
Aquaculture market readiness, and understanding and complying to EU market requirements is what brought the TFSA team to the 14th Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa (AASA) annual
August 17, 2022
Exponential growth on imports from South Africa to the United Kingdom
If the growth in imports is any indicator of quality, then grapes (both in their liquid and natural form) from the Western Cape are among
August 12, 2022
Brazil business engagement promotes Namibia as the preferred and shortest trade route into Southern Africa
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) embarked on a business development mission to Brazil in July as part of its ongoing efforts to promote Namibia
August 10, 2022
