China has removed tariffs for all African countries, with the exception of Eswatini, which continues to maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

The Zero-tariff access to the Chinese market officially comes into effect today, offering South African firms a potentially significant new export opportunity and a gateway to expanded trade. But key questions remain about the real impact - to what extent will China's zero-tariff policy benefit South Africa's economy, and is it enough to justify current expectations?

Channel Africa's economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

China has removed tariffs for all African countries, with the exception of Eswatini, which continues to maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
The Zero-tariff access to the Chinese market officially comes into effect today, offering South African firms a potentially significant new export opportunity and a gateway to expanded trade. But key questions remain about the real impact - to what extent will China's zero-tariff policy benefit South Africa's economy, and is it enough to justify current expectations?
Channel Africa's economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

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China grants Africa zero-tariff access to all Africa countries

As Africa marks Africa Day today, economists say the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, known as AfCFTA, could become the continent's biggest economic game changer amid growing global uncertainty.

Some Experts believe deeper intra-African trade could strengthen economic resilience, boost industrialisation, and unlock new opportunities for businesses and young entrepreneurs across the continent.

Let's unpack this feather with Jason Hamilton Guest lecturer in Corporate and Development Finance at Stellenbosch Business School.

As Africa marks Africa Day today, economists say the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, known as AfCFTA, could become the continent's biggest economic game changer amid growing global uncertainty.
Some Experts believe deeper intra-African trade could strengthen economic resilience, boost industrialisation, and unlock new opportunities for businesses and young entrepreneurs across the continent.
Let's unpack this feather with Jason Hamilton Guest lecturer in Corporate and Development Finance at Stellenbosch Business School.

AfCFTA hailed as Africa's economic game changer on Africa Day amid global uncertainty

As pressure grows on countries to confront climate change, pollution, and rising levels of waste, attention is increasingly turning toward the circular economy a system.

A recent study comparing the original BRICS countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has found that while some emerging economies are making significant progress in reusing waste and building circular economies, some continue to lag behind in key areas, including recycling infrastructure and policy implementation.

Joining us now is Aifani Confidence Tahulela, PhD candidate and researcher at the Durban University of Technology at the DUT BRICS research Institute in South Africa.

As pressure grows on countries to confront climate change, pollution, and rising levels of waste, attention is increasingly turning toward the circular economy a system.
A recent study comparing the original BRICS countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has found that while some emerging economies are making significant progress in reusing waste and building circular economies, some continue to lag behind in key areas, including recycling infrastructure and policy implementation.
Joining us now is Aifani Confidence Tahulela, PhD candidate and researcher at the Durban University of Technology at the DUT BRICS research Institute in South Africa.

BRICS nations show uneven progress toward circular economy goals amid rising climate, waste pressures

In today's markets slot we look at the impact of South Africa's (SA) inflation rate on possible increase on the interest rate. We turn also turn our attention to the trade balance.

 We also turn the spotlight on the African Continental Free Trade Area.

 For more on this, we're joined on the line by Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist.

In today's markets slot we look at the impact of South Africa's (SA) inflation rate on possible increase on the interest rate. We turn also turn our attention to the trade balance.
&nbsp;We also turn the spotlight on the African Continental Free Trade Area.
&nbsp;For more on this, we're joined on the line by Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist.

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