Exports grew by 3% in the second quarter of 2016 compared with the same period in 2015, supported by manufacturing and mining exports, particularly platinum group metals. The first half of the year saw a two percentage point decline in the share of exports to African markets compared with the same period in 2015, reflecting weaker [...]
The annual meeting of export councils, private sectors and stakeholders with Government to move ahead and grow SA exports was held in Johannesburg Midrand at the end of October 2016. The meeting was opened by the Director General of The Department of Trade and Industry, Lionel October. South Africa: 'We need to up our game to [...]
SAFLEC welcomed an inward buying mission from Copperbelt Shoes, from Zambia in October 2016. The team visited several factories, in aim of securing business of safety and security footwear. The group are currently in discussions with three Footwear companies in view of future business secure with a further USD 380 000 worth of business within the [...]
