Talking Trade
Regulars
Talking Trade
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
The future of SA trade: what lessons can be learnt from Ramaphosaโs 2022 SONA?
The future of SA trade: what lessons can be learned from Ramaphosaโs 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 IMFโs anti-protectionism warning
SA would do well to heed IMFโs 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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