Nelson Mandela Bay exporters face mounting pressure following South Africa's exclusion from AGOA preferential trade benefits, prompting urgent calls for local industries to diversify beyond the US market.
Informal traders and micro-enterprises across the Eastern Cape have until Friday to submit applications for business support and equipment worth up to R50,000.
Nelson Mandela Bay businesses have engaged the US ambassador to advocate for preserving and deepening trade ties, highlighting R2.2bn in vital annual exports to the metro.
Coega Steels has launched a R360m rolling mill in Nelson Mandela Bay, creating 300 direct jobs and providing a more affordable local supply of finished steel products.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to present the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, detailing the country's economic outlook, debt trajectory, and public spending plans at a pivotal juncture for South Africa.
As the South African Revenue Service aggressively ramps up debt collection to meet state revenue shortfalls, tax experts highlight avenues for taxpayers to push back against excessive enforcement.
The Eastern Cape is set to present its new energy vehicle strategy at SA Auto Week 2026 in KwaZulu-Natal, seeking international investment and securing its position as South Africa's automotive powerhouse.
Following a steep increase driving petrol prices over R30 a litre, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the South African government is considering relief measures to assist motorists and struggling farmers.
Reflecting on regional heritage, Exporters Eastern Cape highlights Nelson Mandela Bay's 300-year history of trade and export excellence across mohair, citrus, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries.
As local elections approach, Nelson Mandela Bay's business and civil society leaders present an 18-month Rebuild Plan to reverse municipal decline, restore services, and rebuild economic confidence.
Fuel price surge and Iran war fallout squeeze household budgets
Task team was given three months to deliver unbundling plan for transmission assets
Bank raises rate 25 basis points, citing rising risks driven by higher oil prices
Strong demand lifts agricultural trade surplus as logistics challenges raise costs for growers
The South African Reserve Bank is increasingly likely to raise interest rates next week.
