SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa showcase and online business matching

21 December 2020

Exporters in Hong Kong have a chance to display their products in Johannesburg and Cape Town without having to travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Targeted products include babywear, electronic gadgets, fashion & accessories and watches. More

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AFRICA: African Union Sets AfCFTA Trading Deadlines

21 December 2020

The African Union (AU) Commission has approved the duty-free trading of goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, starting on 1 January 2021. More

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AFRICA: UN Economic Commission for Africa Launches Trade Platform for AfCFTA

07 December 2020

The United Nations’ Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has officially launched the African Trade Exchange, or ATEX, intended to facilitate trade between buyers and suppliers when the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement kicks in at the beginning of next year. More

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SOUTH AFRICA: New Reporting Measures for Garment Importers

04 December 2020

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a directive aimed at tackling illegal trading, including the undervaluation of clothing, textile, footwear and leather (CTFL) goods. More

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SOUTH AFRICA: Revenue Service Issues New Trade Facilitation Rules

22 October 2020

All bonded goods must now be imported into South Africa in sealed containers. The new rules were announced by the South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) in a revision to the customs declaration process, following concerns and queries raised by different industry stakeholders. More

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AFRICA: Harmonised Rules for Movement of Goods and Services Adopted by COMESA, EAC and SADC

11 August 2020

Three regional economic blocs in south and east Africa have adopted harmonised guidelines intended to reduce supply chain disruption, facilitate easier trade and transport of goods and services between countries in the region and help combat the spread of Covid-19. More

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SOUTH AFRICA: Key Sections of Personal Information Act in Force from 1 July 2020

07 July 2020

Important provisions of South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPI Act) have now come into effect. According to a statement on 22 June by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, sections 2 to 38; sections 55 to 109; section 111; and sections 114 (1), (2) and (3), were activated on 1 July 2020. Sections 110 and 114(4) will commence on 30 June 2021. More

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SOUTHERN AFRICA: New Cross-border Transport Rules Approved by SADC

03 July 2020

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has approved two official guidelines for cross-border transportation of goods in response to the Covid-19 pandemic at its extraordinary Council of Ministers Meeting on 23 June 2020. More

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SOUTHERN AFRICA: SADC Countries to Use Electronic Certificates of Origin

19 May 2020

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced on 9 May 2020 that it will be introducing the use of an Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCoO) system within all 16 member nations. More

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SOUTH AFRICA: China Trade Group Teams up with Major Events Firm to Promote China Trade

04 May 2020

The South Africa-China Economic and Trade Association (SACETA) announced on 20 April that it has partnered with Africa Oil & Power (AOP) to promote Sino-Africa trade. More

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