Tag: Global economy
The Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods: Slow ratification by African countries
04 Jan 21 BlogThe legal systems of African countries reflect their history, colonial heritages, customary and other norms. The differences are also evident in the area of international contracts...
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09 Dec 20 NewsNational
This is the single biggest threat to South Africa right now: Ramaphosa (BusinessTech)
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that South Africa’s 13.5% rebound in GDP during th...
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02 Dec 20 NewsNational
SA virus fears cloud outlook for banks tied to economy (Moneyweb)
The outlook for South African banks is growing murkier amid the rising threat of a second coronavirus w...
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20 Nov 20 NewsNational
Manufacturing can play a key role in South Africa’s economic recovery (Engineering News)
The country’s economy is in a dire state, exacerbated by the impact of the C...
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17 Nov 20 NewsNational
SA Investment Conference gets underway (SAnews)
The first leg of the two-day South Africa Investment Conference will get underway this afternoon at the Sandton Conventio...
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16 Nov 20 NewsNational
Third chapter of SA investment conference gets underway this week (The South African)
President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the third South Africa Investment Conference on...
COVID-19: Trade-related news, analysis and resources
02 Nov 20 Newstralac is closely monitoring trade-related policy measures and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic adopted and implemented by African countries and beyond. Below is a selection of u...
A new take on trade
27 Oct 20 NewsHow can trade help the global economy recover sustainably from the pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has gravely impacted the global economy. Countries have sought to contain the sp...
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14 Oct 20 NewsNational
African trade integration is still a far way off, envoy tells Parly (Fin24)
African states are progressing with trade regimes that are past due in a bid to bolster trade...
Consortium of Global Multilateral Development Banks calls for measures to support trade continuity in Sub-Saharan Africa
09 Oct 20 NewsThe Pulse check report issued by a consortium of multilateral development banks and trade research institutions, recounts the views of sub-Saharan banks on multi-lat...
G20 debt service suspension initiative applications rose to 46 countries to date
29 Sep 20 NewsG20 IFA WG advances its agenda on Financial Resilience and Supporting the Recovery
The G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group (IFA WG) concluded today its Septembe...
New WTO working group established to deepen trade and gender discussions
29 Sep 20 NewsA group of WTO members agreed to establish an Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender on 23 September, marking the next phase of an initiative kickstarted in 2017 to increase th...
Structured discussions on investment facilitation for development move into negotiating mode
29 Sep 20 NewsParticipants in the structured discussions on investment facilitation for development began on 25 September 2020 formal negotiations on a multilateral agreement on this issue, with...
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28 Sep 20 NewsNational news
the dtic and CDE to Host Webinar on SEZS as Drivers of Economic Growth and Industrialisation
The role of the Special Economic Zones (SEZS) as drivers of economic gr...
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24 Sep 20 NewsNational news
Manufacturing tipping point could be pushed back by innovation and tech – De Ruyter (Engineering News)
Addressing the Manufacturing Circle annual general meeting ...
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22 Sep 20 NewsNational news
Corruption an ‘added burden’ in fight against Covid-19, says Mkhize (The Citizen)
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has decried how corruption, particularly in prici...
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10 Sep 20 NewsCity of Cape Town eyes air cargo as new revenue stream (IOL)
The tourism industry requires innovative ways to ensure revenue is being generated by the sector, so air cargo will be...
DDG Wolff: Trade, global cooperation can best deliver adequate medical supplies
09 Sep 20 NewsInternational trade and cooperation among WTO members are vital to ensure sufficient supplies of medical devices during the COVID-19 crisis, Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff said...
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08 Sep 20 NewsNational news
Remarks by Minister Ebrahim Patel at the Global Industrial and Manufacturing Summit, Video Recording, 4 September 2020
Covid-19 caused disruptions to supply-lines o...
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07 Sep 20 NewsNational news
Covid wave brings second quarter slide (The Mail & Guardian)
South Africans should brace themselves for a further slump in the economy, as gross domestic produc...