Tag: African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

South African import and export businesses operate in a challenging environment. This is due to potentially significant tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. To help navigate these complex trade policies, we offer practical advice for local businesses. These insights will become vital if the tariffs take full effect.

As economic and political dynamics shift in 2025, the South African (SA) Rand risks signal that we could be in for a bumpy ride. However, it might not be all downhill. Looking at the major market forces at play, there are top pressures on the Rand in 2025 that will be decisive for the Rand’s performance in the coming year.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) increases customs duties for online retail orders as part of a broader strategy to promote local businesses and address global supply chain imbalances. The clothing and textile industry has faced widescale criticism for controversial environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. South African consumers may imagine themselves to be far from the hub of these issues. However, we are all participants in the global supply and demand for fashion.

At a time when South Africa’s economy is flatlining and Eskom is failing, Government has proposed an amendment to the Bill of Rights, which will allow it to confiscate people’s homes without compensation.