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South Africa begins stone fruit exports to China
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (150+ words) Minister Steenhuisen signs landmark stone fruit protocol with China, Department of Agriculture, 15 October 2025 'Minister Tau signs framework agreement on economic partnership for shared prosperity (CAEPA)', Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, 5 February 2026 'South Africa farm exports hit record even as…...
Trump extends flagship US-Africa trade agreement for a year
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (142+ words) 'South African car exports to US plunge as Trump tariffs bite', Reuters, 14 July 2025 'Expiry of AGOA and its implications for Kenya and Tanzania', Afriwise, 22 October 2025 'The impact of US trade tariffs on SA's economy', Nedbank, 12 November 2025 'Statement from Ambassador Jamieson…...
Madagascar reopens access to critical minerals
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (329+ words) After a 16-year freeze, Madagascar has resumed issuing new mining permits for minerals extraction. The policy shift paves the way for resource firms to tap into the island nation's rich deposits of nickel, cobalt, graphite, ilmenite, and rare earths. However,…...
Singapore battles its accidental role in Africa-Asia rhino horn smuggling
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (173+ words) Scam Alert: Fake email on "Tuition Fee Outstanding Payment" is circulating at other institutions. Unsure?Call ScamShield 1799 anytime or check scamshield.gov.sg to stay safe. In several Asian countries, particularly China and Vietnam, rhino horn is coveted mostly for…...
South African power utility emerges from the dark
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (306+ words) Scam Alert: Fake email on "Tuition Fee Outstanding Payment" is circulating at other institutions. Unsure?Call ScamShield 1799 anytime or check scamshield.gov.sg to stay safe. However, 2024 marked a turning point. Load-shedding declined dramatically to just 83 days, before largely disappearing…...