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News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Trade: Africa: Ruto Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Intra-Africa Trade At Kenya-South Africa Business Forum

News channel or source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202606050084.html
Published on: Thursday 04 June 2026

President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa.

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Trade: South Africa and Kenya strengthen economic ties with six new trade agreements

News channel or source: https://www.capetownetc.com/news/south-africa-and-kenya-strengthen-economic-ties-with-six-new-trade-agreements/
Published on: Thursday 04 June 2026

South Africa and Kenya have taken another step towards strengthening economic cooperation, with the two countries signing six new agreements aimed at deepening trade, investment and collaboration ...

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Trade: South Africa and Kenya target stronger trade ties as bilateral commerce tops $650 million

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-za/money/economy/south-africa-and-kenya-target-stronger-trade-ties-as-bilateral-commerce-tops-650-million/ar-AA24Q0p5
Published on: Thursday 04 June 2026

South Africa and Kenya have pledged to enhance trade and investment cooperation, leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area to drive economic growth and job creation during President Ruto's ...

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Trade: Why East Africa emerges as Africa’s trade growth engine

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/why-east-africa-emerges-as-africa-s-trade-growth-engine/ar-AA24VOFO
Published on: Friday 05 June 2026

By Elvis NdunguruEast Africa, led by Kenya, is emerging as a powerful trade hub driven by infrastructure investment, regional integration and expanding intra-African trade.As a gateway for natural ...

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Trade: Kenya, South Africa Sign 6 Deals Including Pact On Trade Facilitation

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/kenya-south-africa-sign-6-deals-including-pact-on-trade-facilitation/ar-AA24Pw7x
Published on: Thursday 04 June 2026

Kenya and South Africa on Thursday signed six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening trade, maritime connectivity, skills development and cultural cooperation.The two nations announced ...

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Trade: Why The Case For Sourcing From Africa Has Never Been Stronger, And Still Gets Ignored

News channel or source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisacurtis/2026/05/31/why-the-case-for-sourcing-from-africa-has-never-been-stronger-and-still-gets-ignored/
Published on: Sunday 31 May 2026

Africa's richest biodiversity, fastest-growing consumer market, and most innovative food founders are open for business. American buyers still aren't paying attention.

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Trade: SA's agricultural exports jumped 11% in the first quarter of 2026

News channel or source: https://www.politicsweb.co.za/news/sas-agricultural-exports-jumped-11-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026
Published on: Monday 25 May 2026

South Africa’s agricultural exports have had an excellent start to 2026, despite the uncertain global trade environment and often challenging domestic logistics. According to data from Trade Map, ...

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Trade: South Africa Ramps Up Fuel Imports From US as War Jolts Trade

News channel or source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-23/south-africa-ramps-up-fuel-imports-from-us-as-war-jolts-trade
Published on: Wednesday 22 April 2026

South Africa is boosting oil-product imports from the US to help replace lost supplies from the Middle East, in another example of how the conflict is reshaping trade and threatening higher costs for ...