Engineering News | Trade https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/trade Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:22:07 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Local contact centres shift towards digital integration https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/local-contact-centres-shift-towards-digital-integration-2026-09-30 Sabrina Jardim BUSINESS Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:38:00 +0200 731254 1790779190 1790775480 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001302866_resized_nutunstephen1022.jpeg Nutun chief client and operations officer Stephen de Blanche 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97501_2026-09-30__bpesa_online_updated.mp4198488009Nutun chief client and operations officer Stephen de Blanche and BPESA investment promotion, aftercare, marketing and research lead Angela Kays discuss shifts in the local BPO sector Nutun chief client and operations officer Stephen de Blanche and BPESA investment promotion, aftercare, marketing and research lead Angela Kays discuss shifts in the local BPO sector Cabinet says local DFI could take equity in stand-alone TNPA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cabinet-says-local-dfi-could-take-equity-in-stand-alone-tnpa-2026-09-29 Terence Creamer STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:40:00 +0200 731175 1790750168 1790692800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001302601_resized_portofdurban10220424.jpeg 511 287 French companies look to bolster investment as South Africa progresses reforms https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/french-companies-look-to-bolster-investment-as-south-africa-progresses-reforms-2026-09-29 Tasneem Bulbulia TRADE Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:29:00 +0200 731174 1790692988 1790692140 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001302595_resized_southafricanflagsouthafricafrenchflagfrance070520211022.jpg 511 287 Kganyago outlines challenges, opportunities for South Africa in current climate https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/kganyago-outlines-challenges-opportunities-for-south-africa-in-current-climate-2026-09-29 Tasneem Bulbulia TRADE & ECONOMY Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:33:00 +0200 731095 1790672964 1790667180 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001302325_resized_lesetjakganyago280520261022.jpeg SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago 511 287 Itac recommends maintaining antidumping duties on ropes, cables from Germany and the UK https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/itac-recommends-maintaining-antidumping-duties-on-ropes-cables-from-germany-and-the-uk-2026-09-28 Schalk Burger IMPORT DUTIES Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:55:00 +0200 731054 1790668607 1790592900 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Allianz Trade reports that a three-speed global economy is emerging with AI and IT leading https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/allianz-trade-reports-that-a-three-speed-global-economy-is-emerging-with-ai-and-it-leading-2026-09-21 Rebecca Campbell TRADE Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200 730696 1790000136 1789999500 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 Call made for extended long-steel rebate coverage amid reports of shortages https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/call-made-for-extended-long-steel-rebate-coverage-amid-reports-of-shortages-2026-09-18 Terence Creamer STEEL & TRADE Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:50:00 +0200 730518 1789730395 1789728600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001300688_resized_twrsteel3910220215duane1.jpeg There are reports of shortages of some long-steel products used by downstream industry 511 287 Tau requests Itac to review pulp and paper industry tariff structure https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tau-requests-itac-to-review-pulp-and-paper-industry-tariff-structure-2026-09-18 Schalk Burger PAPER TRADE Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:51:00 +0200 730506 1789725825 1789725060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001300649_resized_reelsofpackagingpapermpact0320221022.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97439_itac-notice-4156-of-2026.pdf533582To download a copy of the Government Gazette containing details of the review, click here To download a copy of the Government Gazette containing details of the review, click here Poland pledges $1.1bn for African projects https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/poland-pledges-11bn-for-african-projects-2026-09-16 Sabrina Jardim TRADE & INVESTMENT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:43:00 +0200 730338 1789624964 1789573380 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001300096_resized_polandsabgkwiolettareimer1022.jpeg BGK director for international business relations Wioletta Reimer 511 287 Trade conditions firmed further in August – Sacci https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/trade-conditions-firmed-further-in-august-sacci-2026-09-16 Schalk Burger TRADE CONDITIONS Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0200 730275 1789554107 1789551000 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001299901_resized_oilrig1022.jpg The effect of the war in the Middle East on fuel prices in April had a disrupting impact on trade conditions 511 287 WTO says global trade system at critical juncture, urges reform https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/wto-says-global-trade-system-at-critical-juncture-urges-reform-2026-09-15 Reuters TRADE Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0200 730179 1789479049 1789466640 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001299549_resized_untitled15september2026at120627.jpeg 511 287 Godongwana highlights infrastructure’s growth potential as DBSA disbursements rise to R20.7bn https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/godongwana-highlights-infrastructures-growth-potential-as-dbsa-disbursements-rise-to-r207bn-2026-09-14 Terence Creamer INFRASTRUCTURE Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200 730114 1789450960 1789397400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001299301_resized_boitumelomosakodbsa1022.jpeg DBSA CEO Boitumelo Mosako 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97413_2026-09-14_dbsa_results_online.mp4160306200Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Development Bank of Southern Africa CEO Boitumelo Mosako speak infrastructure at DBSA's results presentation in Johannesburg. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Development Bank of Southern Africa CEO Boitumelo Mosako speak infrastructure at DBSA's results presentation in Johannesburg. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson Ramaphosa touts BRICS success, vows to build on $10-billion SA-India economic ties https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ramaphosa-touts-brics-success-vows-to-build-on-10-billion-sa-india-economic-ties-2026-09-14 Thabi Shomolekae Trade Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:02:00 +0200 730039 1789395287 1789372920 99999999999 Sashnee Moodley 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001299237_resized_bricsindia2026cyrilramaphosanarendramodi130920261022.jpeg President Cyril Ramaphosa & Indian President Narendra Modi 511 287 New Network Statement to increase rail-access contract period to 15 years https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-network-statement-to-increase-rail-access-contract-period-to-15-years-2026-09-14 Terence Creamer RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:20:00 +0200 730031 1789372290 1789370400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001299025_resized_moshemotlohitrim20261022.jpeg TRIM CEO Moshe Motlohi 511 287 RFA, Safla says Durban Gateway Terminal implementing short- and long-term solutions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rfa-safla-says-durban-gateway-terminal-implementing-short--and-long-term-solutions-2026-09-11 Schalk Burger PORT TERMINALS Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0200 730018 1789137494 1789136760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Ramaphosa calls for BRICS members to invest in productive capacity https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ramaphosa-calls-for-brics-members-to-invest-in-productive-capacity-2026-09-11 Schalk Burger DEVELOPMENT Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:21:00 +0200 730017 1789137279 1789136460 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001298989_resized_cyrilramaphosa110920261022.jpeg President Cyril Ramaphosa 511 287 Agri exports to US still shrouded in uncertainty despite Agoa extension - panel https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/agri-exports-to-us-still-shrouded-in-uncertainty-despite-agoa-extension---panel-2026-09-11 Marleny Arnoldi AGRICULTURE & TRADE Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0200 729972 1789133926 1789122420 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001298828_resized_sausflagssouthafricanflagusflag190520251022.jpeg 511 287 Now is the time for tighter BRICS agritrade – industry bodies https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/now-is-the-time-for-tighter-brics-agritrade---industry-bodies-2026-09-11 Marleny Arnoldi AGRICULTURE & TRADE Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:13:00 +0200 729952 1789123065 1789117980 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001298775_resized_bricsmemberflags2026091022.jpeg BRICS member flags 511 287 Transnet outlines ‘transact for value’ model for private sector participation transactions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/transnet-outlines-transact-for-value-model-for-private-sector-participation-transactions-2026-09-10 Terence Creamer TRANSNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200 729905 1789052772 1789051800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001298577_resized_michellephillipsar261022.jpeg Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips speaking at the group's results presentation in Sandton 511 287 India hosts BRICS summit as Iran war tests bloc unity https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/india-hosts-brics-summit-as-iran-war-tests-bloc-unity-2026-09-10 Reuters Trade Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:36:00 +0200 729874 1789049000 1789036560 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001298453_resized_bricsbanks1022reuters.jpg 511 287 Trade Shield seeks to help industry sharpen business credit-risk decisions with new index https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/trade-shield-seeks-to-help-industry-sharpen-business-credit-risk-decisions-with-new-index-2026-09-10 Lumkile Nkomfe ECONOMY & TRADE FINANCE Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:14:00 +0200 729847 1789028910 1789028040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001298351_resized_rahiljularr09261022.jpeg Trade Shield COO Rahil Jularr 511 287 Definitive duties imposed on windscreens from China, Malaysia following tariff- and ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/definitive-duties-imposed-on-windscreens-from-china-malaysia-following-tariff--and-country-hopping-probes-2026-09-08 Terence Creamer TRADE ENFORCEMENT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:12:00 +0200 729710 1788873946 1788873120 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001297880_resized_windshield1022.jpeg 511 287 South African cherries gain Chinese market access, next blueberries https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-cherries-gain-chinese-market-access-next-blueberries-2026-09-08 Marleny Arnoldi AGRICULTURE Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:19:00 +0200 729692 1788864921 1788862740 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001297738_resized_trucapecherriesfruit2025101022.jpeg 511 287 Services now account for 27% of global exports, developing countries' share falls – Unctad https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/services-now-account-for-27-of-global-exports-developing-countries-share-falls-unctad-2026-09-07 Schalk Burger TRADE Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:22:00 +0200 729605 1788782284 1788776520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Businesses not yet feeling the effect of reforms, as confidence drops – BLSA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/businesses-not-yet-feeling-the-effect-of-reforms-as-confidence-drops-blsa-2026-09-07 Schalk Burger BUSINESS CONFIDENCE Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:43:00 +0200 729582 1788790435 1788770580 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001297413_resized_loadsheddngelectricitypylonsatsunset1022.jpg 511 287 Aucamp confirms red meat market access successfully negotiated with Egypt https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aucamp-confirms-red-meat-market-access-successfully-negotiated-in-egypt-2026-09-04 Marleny Arnoldi AGRICULTURE & TRADE Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0200 729524 1788520298 1788513900 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001297248_resized_cattleinsouthafrica2026061022.jpeg 511 287 Steel scrap policy distorting local steel market – recycling association https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/steel-scrap-policy-distorting-local-steel-market-recycling-association-2026-09-03 Schalk Burger SCRAP EXPORT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200 729457 1788447240 1788446160 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 South African exporters now able to pursue markets together under new policy – dtic https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-exporters-must-pursue-markets-together-under-new-policy-dtic-2026-09-02 Schalk Burger EXPORT EXEMPTION Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:56:00 +0200 729270 1788339921 1788335760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Itac, China’s TRIB renew accord on trade remedy cooperation https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/itac-chinas-trib-renew-accord-on-trade-remedy-cooperation-2026-09-01 Schalk Burger TRADE Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200 729245 1788331815 1788273900 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Itac maintains antidumping duties on clear float glass imported from Egypt https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/itac-maintains-antidumping-duties-on-clear-float-glass-imported-from-egypt-2026-09-01 Tasneem Bulbulia TRADE Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:36:00 +0200 729234 1788273219 1788269760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Up to 28.11% provisional duties imposed on colour-coated steel from China https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/up-to-2811-provisional-duties-imposed-on-colour-coated-steel-from-china-2026-08-31 Schalk Burger IMPORT DUTIES Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200 729101 1788187131 1788185220 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Brazil deal underscores need to strengthen country’s trade agreements – BLSA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/brazil-deal-underscores-need-to-strengthen-countrys-trade-agreements-blsa-2026-08-31 Tasneem Bulbulia TRADE Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:19:00 +0200 729037 1788165706 1788164340 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295839_resized_blsaceobusimavuso2023071022.jpg Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso 511 287 NEV transition can provide opportunity to create meaningful economic change – naamsa CEO https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nev-transition-can-provide-opportunity-to-create-meaningful-economic-change-naamsa-ceo-2026-08-28 Sabrina Jardim TRANSPORT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200 729018 1787928891 1787926980 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295799_resized_mikelmmabasanaamsaceo20211022.jpg Mikel Mabasa 511 287