Talking Trade
Regulars
Talking Trade
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Fix basic infrastructure issues before going after localisation
Fix basic infrastructure issues before going after localisation June 6, 2022 Localisation is not the way in which to rescue South Africa. Instead, basic...
Rail reform in name alone?
Rail reform in name alone? May 12, 2022 For all the government’s talk and idealism – promoting Localisation Master Plans as the solution to...
The future of SA trade: what lessons can be learnt from Ramaphosa’s 2022 SONA?
The future of SA trade: what lessons can be learned from Ramaphosa’s 2022 SONA? March 22, 2022 Can localisation plans and the Africa Continental...
Transnet must reconsider unconscionable tariff increase
Transnet must reconsider unconscionable tariff increase March 22, 2022 To spur meaningful, transformative trade growth, Transnet should urgently reconsider its decision to increase tariffs...
SA would do well to heed IMF’s anti-protectionism warning
SA would do well to heed IMF’s anti-protectionism warning February 10, 2022 If South Africa is to address the extremely worrying levels of unemployment...
Low-hanging fruit policy reforms for SA trade in 2022
Low-hanging fruit policy reforms for SA trade in 2022 January 17, 2022 South Africa is still the biggest economy on the African continent and...
Time for government to cut fuel taxes and tariffs!
Time for government to cut fuel taxes and tariffs! December 9, 2021 As we face yet another rise in the fuel price, CHRIS HATTINGH...
Lowering tariffs could help soften blow of higher container prices
Lowering tariffs could help soften blow of higher container prices November 10, 2021 With the price of shipping, and shipping containers specifically, set to...
Ports reform: Devil in the details
Ports reform: Devil in the details October 13, 2021 In theory, our ports could be transformed. However, there are many questions that investors will...
Will AfCFTA benefits be restricted to the politically connected?
Will AfCFTA benefits be restricted to the politically connected? September 16, 2021 The Africa Continental Free Trade Area could potentially improve the economic prospects...
Trade reforms needed to boost economic recovery
Trade reforms needed to boost economic recovery August 19, 2021 To enable South Africans to rebuild as quickly as possible after the July riots,...
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