AYABONGA CAWE: Global trade reform stalls as power struggles and war escalate
The word “reform”, often emblazoned in the reports and columns of this publication, can mean many things…
AYABONGA CAWE: South Africa must build new ‘grain pits’ to weather global shocks
In our preparations for what is likely headed our way, we require a grain pit of experience and principles that can weather the storms of a new and increasingly belligerent world. If not, we face collective ruin.
AYABONGA CAWE: Global overcapacity plagues ceramic tile industry
Safeguard measures struggle against Asian tile import surge. “A visit to several closed factories reveals a haunting sight”…
AYABONGA CAWE: Cement crisis bubbling closer to home as Zimbabwe lifts import controls
Afrimat wants our political leadership to make ‘sound economic decisions’ and …
AYABONGA CAWE: Navigating geopolitics with tactical tariffs
India is one of the most protected markets in the world. However, it is also one of the markets that is most reliant on open relations with its trading partners. Characterised by high tariffs and stringent regulatory barriers, Delhi has been in an aggressive dealmaking mood of late.
AYABONGA CAWE: Duty credits under scrutiny in automotive industry reform
There are a few trade-related explanations for why the market share of Asian producers has rapidly grown in ways that should…
AYABONGA CAWE: Steel crisis exposes limits of laissez faire as global states step in
The early return from leave nearly 50 weeks ago by some mandarins of the trade department following ominous news AMSA…
AYABONGA CAWE: Price wars intensify amid global oversupply in key sectors
Gluts everywhere, as prices tank in key product markets and producers fret over the bottom line. (Business Live)
AYABONGA CAWE: Price-preference system defends against global market volatility
Robust regulation is vital to curb cartel-like buyer collusion and keep key industrial materials available for local use.
SA transmission, tooling exporters most at risk as US tariffs hit
SA gearbox and tooling manufacturers report that over 75% of their output is sold to American buyers.