An Executive Order [1] late on 31 July brought a measure of certainty to the fast-paced and continuously evolving US trade policy, especially insofar as it relates to the country’s new tariff regime.

Overall Singapore-Africa trade rose 50% to $13.72 billion in 2024 from $9.17 billion in 2020, after peaking at $14.46 billion in 2022. Trade with East Africa nearly doubled to $541 million in 2024 ...

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released preliminary trade statistics revealing that the country achieved a trade balance surplus of R22.0 billion for June 2025. This positive balance is ...

South Africa is on edge as it anticipates a response from the U.S. regarding a crucial trade proposal designed to avert steep tariffs on exports. The looming 30% levy is set to take effect soon, and ...

Ms Viola Sawere has over 15 years’ experience in international trade policy, private sector development and multi-stakeholder dialogue. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) ...

Mercy Mugala Ng’ambi is a Standardisation and Quality-Assurance Inspector, involved in trade compliance enforcement (inspection, testing and certification). She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Production ...

Dumase Sara Lwando Shawa is a development professional with a master’s in development studies, specialising in public policy and management, project management, and regulatory expertise. She has ...