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SA fends off EU deals for SACU partners | 14-December-2006

South Africa is resisting European Union (EU) efforts to treat it differently from its southern African neighbours — a move which could result in the country getting less market access for its exports.


SA, EU Consolidate Cooperation | 16-November-2006

The European Union (EU) and South Africa have agreed to start negotiations for a comprehensive update and revision of the Trade, Development and Cooperation Agreement (TDCA).


Kiwi economist points to free trade option for South Africa | 14-October-2006

A former chief economist in New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says South Africa should consider joining a Free Trade Agreement that exists between Singapore, New Zealand, Chile and Brunei (P4).


South Africa: Trade Beat | 9-September-2006

After a lull in the first half of the year, there appears to be movement on various fronts of SA’s trade agenda.


A common thread of cynicism | 6-September-2006

After numerous stakeholder inquiries and intense media commentary, government has finally revealed how it intends to effect the textile and clothing agreement concluded with China in June.


Mugabe delays signing investor law | 22-August-2006

The future of South African investment in mining and precious metals still hangs in the balance as Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has delayed signing laws that will protect the business interests of investors.


Singapore, SA closer to Free Trade Agreement | 13-August-2006

The first step has been taken to establish a Free Trade Agreement between Singapore and South Africa.


South Africa: Opportunities abound as world woos Africa | 10-August-2006

Washington recently played host to the annual African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) forum, an annual event mandated by the Agoa legislation which brings together stakeholders from Africa and the US.


Doha lull ‘gives SA time to finalise policy’ | 10-August-2006

The stalled Doha negotiations would give SA a valuable opportunity to strengthen technical consultation and tighten relations in the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) before the trade talks were resumed, SA’s chief trade negotiator, Xavier Carim, said yesterday.


Singapore, SA closer to Free Trade Agreement | 10-August-2006

The first step has been taken to establish a Free Trade Agreement between Singapore and South Africa. Justice MPH Rubin, Singapore’s High Commissioner, is in Tshwane to facilitate the process.


Jury still out on costs and benefits of SA trade deal with China, amid fears of severe job losses | 23-June-2006

A free trade agreement with China would have a drastically negative effect on the clothing and footwear sectors in South Africa - but the overall economic effect would be positive, says one of the first of a series of studies.


South Africa: Engaging China | 21-June-2006

This week’s visit by Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao to seven African countries, including SA, is a highly strategic one.


Cosatu warns of job losses on SA-China trade deal | 13-April-2006

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has warned government that thousands of textile workers, especially women, will soon join the unemployment queue.


Manufacturing a trade pact with China | 3-April-2006

The proposed free-trade agreement with China is intended to better position South African business to gain access to China’s economy. But will it?


Friend and foe | 8-March-2006

China is muscling its way not only into the global economy but also into Africa, a world that SA companies might have thought was their oyster after the walls of apartheid came down a decade ago.


SA wary of calls to broaden EU trade pact | 16-February-2006

SA’s chief trade negotiator, Xavier Carim, said yesterday that it was premature for the European Union (EU) to call for a large-scale expansion of the free trade agreement between the 25-nation bloc and SA.


EU-SA free trade agreement stalls | 8-February-2006

The free trade agreement reached between South Africa and the EU on automotive products in November last year has run into trouble and has not been implemented.


Plantón contra el TPP | 20-May-2013

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