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DTIC Proposes Bold Steps To Enhance Export Competitiveness In A Challenging Global Trade Environment

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has taken a decisive step towards revitalising exports by publishing a draft block exemption for the promotion of exports (the block exemption).

South Africa Anti-trust

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ITAC's Preliminary Determination On Steel Products: Tariffs, Permits And Rebate Relief

Following our previous article on our work advocating on steel pipe tariffs, this article addresses a new development that is reshaping South Africa's trade policy.

South Africa International

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Andersen in South Africa

Andersen Advocating On Steel Pipe Tariffs

As the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) continues its quest for a comprehensive review, another actively identified industry is steel products.

South Africa International

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Andersen in South Africa

Trade Relations Between South Africa And The United State Of America

Trump initially announced a30% tariff on South African imports in April 2025. He then paused implementation for 90 days to allow for bilateral negotiations.

South Africa International

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SNG Grant Thornton

Tumultuous Times – Taxes, Tariffs And Trades

South Africa International

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ENS

Addressing Fraud, Corruption And Money Laundering Risks In The African Continental Free Trade Area

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Trade Implications Of ITAC's 15% NEV Battery Tariff Proposal

South Africa Tax

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Andersen in South Africa

AfCFTA: Reduction Of Tariff On Products Traded In Africa

South Africa International

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Pavestones Legal

AfCFTA's Committee On Intellectual Property Rights Negotiations Begin

South Africa International

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Adams & Adams

Customs And Trade Podcast With Khanyisa Cingo & Sipho Mhaga (Video)

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Strategies To Enhance South Africa's Global Competitiveness (Video)

South Africa International

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SNG Grant Thornton

Trade And Taxes 4th Episode (Video)

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Who Are South Africa's Largest Trade Partners?

South Africa International

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SNG Grant Thornton

South Africa's Copyright Amendment Bill: Balancing Creators' Rights And Public Access In The Digital Age

South Africa IP

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Inventa

King V: Governance Updates For South African Organisations

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

King v: The New Blueprint For Corporate Resilience

South Africa Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Eyes On You | Navigating Employee Privacy In Africa (Video)

South Africa Employment

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ENS

The BBC Scandal: Mismanagement Of Manipulation In The Workplace

South Africa Employment

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ENS

SARB Introduces New Exchange Control Tax Compliance Requirements For Dividend Remittances To Non-residents

South Africa Tax

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Webber Wentzel

How SA Exports May Be Affected By New Tariffs Imposed By USA

Effective 5 April 2025 (EDT), the US introduced a "Reciprocal Tariffs" framework, imposing a 10% baseline tariff on most imported goods. This change affects South African exports to the US...

South Africa International

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Andersen in South Africa

72 Hours Of Trump's Presidency – What Are The Implications For Africa?

Barely a few hours after the seat that Biden occupied became cold, Trump got to work. Hours after his swearing-in, he commenced signing executive orders that will have a major impact on Africa.

Worldwide International

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Shikana Group

Africa Is Not Just Navigating Its Relationship With China—It Is Shaping The Future Of This Critical Partnership On Its Own Terms

Earlier this month, President Ramaphosa attended a state visit to China with President Xi Jinping before the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing.

Worldwide International

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Norton Rose Fulbright

The Impact Of AfCFTA On South African Businesses

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a landmark development in the continent's economy, aiming to create a single market for goods and services, facilitate free movement of businesspersons and ultimately pave the way for a customs union.

South Africa International

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Andersen in South Africa

Unilateral Mistakes In Signing Agreements When Using Unconventional Methods - Enter At Your Own Risk

South Africa Strategy

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ENS

SARS Takes A Further Step Towards Improving The Integrity Of Trade And Traveller Facilitation As Part Of Implementing Smart Borders

South Africa International

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SNG Grant Thornton

OAPI Workshop: Geographical Indicators

South Africa International

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Adams & Adams

Cancellation Of SARS Customs Codes: Customs Registration, Licensing And Accreditation (RLA) System

South Africa International

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Andersen in South Africa

What Is Customs Valuation And Why Should It Be Strictly Adhered To?

South Africa International

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SNG Grant Thornton

Navigating Import, Export And Trade Regulations In South Africa

South Africa International

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Andersen in South Africa

Why Prospects Look Good For Trade-Related IP Rights In The African Market

Worldwide International

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Inventa

实施非洲大陆自由贸易区——非洲"人民币化"

South Africa International

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ENS

Namibia's Green Economy: The Potential Of Guarantees In Blended (Project) Financing

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Implementing The African Continental Free Trade Area – The Renminbi Mechanism

South Africa International

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ENS

Why Prospects Look Good For Trade-Related IP Rights In The African Market

The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) was signed on March 21, 2018, at Kigali, Rwanda, where 44 out of 55 African Union member states appended their assent to a landmark treaty.

Worldwide International

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Inventa

实施非洲大陆自由贸易区——非洲"人民币化"

非洲大陆自由贸易区（ AfCFTA）是全球最大的自贸协定，其成员国数目居世界首位。该区域于2021年1月建立，旨在将拥有14亿人口、GDP总额达3.14万亿美元的

South Africa International

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ENS

Namibia's Green Economy: The Potential Of Guarantees In Blended (Project) Financing

As countries round the world move to decarbonise in line with Paris Agreement commitments, governments are recognising the pivotal role to be played by private capital...

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Implementing The African Continental Free Trade Area – The Renminbi Mechanism

The African Continental Free Trade Area ("AfCFTA") is the largest free trade area in the world in terms of participating countries. Launched in January 2021, it aims to foster a prosperous...

South Africa International

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ENS

The Consequences Of Breaching A "Mushaarakah" Agreement?

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Thungela Resources Agreement Is A Sign Of Changing Commodity Trading Trends

International commodity trading has experienced tumultuous times lately – mostly as a result of the state of the global economy, escalation in interest rates and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Worldwide International

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Barnard Inc.

Agriculture Under The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

The most important sector of the African Economy is Agriculture. It contributes 15 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in sub-Saharan Africa and employs...

South Africa International

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

Webinar – South Africa Lifts ‘Loop Structure' Restrictions (Video)

There have been a number of highly significant developments in respect of South Africa's exchange control and tax regimes. These include the Reserve Bank's recent lifting of the restriction...

South Africa International

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The Sovereign Group

How Technology Could Underpin Growth In Africa

As the world emerges from the shadow of Covid-19, the big question for many economists, politicians and investors is exactly what global growth will look like in the years ahead.

South Africa Media & IT

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Ocorian

Tax In Brief | Issue 79

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Customs Duty Relief For South African Manufactures Affected By The Recent Civil Unrest

South Africa International

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SNG Grant Thornton

Africa's Agribusiness Sector Is Poised For Growth

South Africa Commercial

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Tabacks

Webinar – The African Continental Free Trade Agreement: How Does The AfCFTA Align With Existing African Multi-Lateral Trade Agreements?

Worldwide International

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Volterra Fietta

First Phases Of AfCTA Rolling Out, More Yet To Come

South Africa International

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Tabacks

Podcast | The Future Of Trade In Africa

South Africa International

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ENS

The Future Of Trade In Africa

South Africa International

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ENS

AfCTA Lays The Foundations For A Single Continental African Market

South Africa International

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Tabacks

AfCTA Faced With Complexities — But Provides Significant Opportunities

South Africa International

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Tabacks

The African Continental Free Trade Area: What's The Role For IP?

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Inventa

Broadcast Interview: AfCFTA: How Can Businesses Navigate The Legal And Regulatory Hurdles?

South Africa International

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Mayer Brown

Economic Downturn 2020: Impact On Small Businesses

South Africa Coronavirus

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

What Does The Biden Administration's Approach Mean For Africa?

South Africa International

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Baker McKenzie

What You Need To Know About Investing In Africa

South Africa International

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Ports, Transport And Logistics Sector News Round-Up, 20/2020 (26 October – 6 November)

South Africa Transport

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Bowmans

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Incoterms And International Trade: Navigating Risk, Responsibility, And Cross-Border Transactions (Video)

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AELEX

Strategies To Enhance South Africa's Global Competitiveness (Video)

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SNG Grant Thornton

Investing In The African Market: Opportunities Under The AfCFTA (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Webinar – South Africa Lifts ‘Loop Structure' Restrictions (Video)

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The Sovereign Group

The Future Of Trade In Africa

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ENS

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