SADC

The TFTA and intra-regional trade in Africa

Published by Joel Ng and Densua Mumford on 6 April 2017

Trade within Africa remains the lowest of all regions of the world.

East Africa the new Caribbean? The tourism case for promoting regions

Published by Helen Sullivan on 12 December 2016

A new report looks at the value of encouraging travel to regions rather than countries.

Can the rand rescue Zimbabwe’s economy?

Published by Simon Allison on 15 November 2016

Zimbabwe’s economic malaise could be eased by monetary reform – but the real challenge is a political one.

African exporters face choppy waters in the wake of Brexit

Published by Nimisha Naik and Fatima Bhoola on 27 June 2016

Emerging market countries that rely heavily on commodity exports will be hit hardest by Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.

Indian construction firms making inroads into Africa

Getting the private sector involved in infrastructure development in SADC

Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2013

The SADC recognises the importance of public-private partnerships in funding development projects.

It’s Africa’s turn for investment, but where in Africa is best?

Published by KPMG Africa on 14 October 2013

Regional trade coalitions may make doing business in African countries a little easier,

South African supermarket chain Shoprite needs to deal with considerable red-tape to transport its goods across southern Africa.

Trade within SADC only for those with deep pockets

Published by Claude Harding on 9 February 2012

Companies looking to trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) need deep pockets, plenty of patience and excellent organising skills to keep track of all the required paperwork.

Africa’s grand free trade area and what it will mean for business

Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 July 2011

African leaders last month gathered to get the ball rolling on a grand free trade area of 26 countries with a combined population of nearly 600 million people.