Tag: trade

Top Number 16 August 2024 Oranges

Aug 16, 2024

—

by

Anne Taylor

in Business, Economy, Surprise Me
South Africa imports 407MW of solar panels from China

Jul 23, 2024

—

by

Gemma Ritchie

in Business, Economy, Loadshedding, Renewables
South Africa climbs to second in citrus exports – but can it beat the fungal threat?

Jul 11, 2024

—

by

Gemma Gatticchi

in Business, Chart Gallery
SA steps up to meet growing global demand for avos

Jul 5, 2024

—

by

Anne Taylor

in Business, Economy

The world can’t get enough avocados, and South African farmers are capitalising on the soaring demand for this popular superfruit. Exports have increased by 63% over the past decade, according to the SA Avocado Growers’ Association. About 74,4000 tonnes of avocados were exported last year, just 9,500 shy of 2018’s record. ITC figures show the…
South Africa’s ports miss the boat as ships reroute via the Cape

May 6, 2024

—

by

Gemma Ritchie

in Economy

Attacks to commercial ships in the Red Sea have led to companies rerouting their vessels around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the Suez Canal.