The latest report by the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) shows that trade between Tanzania and South Africa consistently favoured Dar es Salaam between 2020 and 2024, with gold accounting for the bulk of exports. According to the report, Tanzania’s exports to South Africa nearly doubled over the period, rising from an average of about $1.145 million in 2020 to roughly $2.293 million in 2024. While gold dominates export earnings, Tanzania also exports a range of other products to South Africa, including agricultural commodities such as tobacco and coffee, as well as apparel and mineral fuels. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Donald MacKay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors.

The latest report by the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) shows that trade between Tanzania and South Africa consistently favoured Dar es Salaam between 2020 and 2024, with gold accounting for the bulk of exports. According to the report, Tanzania&rsquo;s exports to South Africa nearly doubled over the period, rising from an average of about $1.145 million in 2020 to roughly $2.293 million in 2024. While gold dominates export earnings, Tanzania also exports a range of other products to South Africa, including agricultural commodities such as tobacco and coffee, as well as apparel and mineral fuels. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Donald MacKay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors.

In-depth financial issues, profiling of African businesses doing well internationally, stocks & market updates.

In-depth financial issues, profiling of African businesses doing well internationally, stocks &amp; market updates.

Business Africa

Africa in Business

Tanzanian exports to South Africa show an increase between 2020-2024

The US House of Representatives has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). However, uncertainty remains over South Africa’s continued inclusion amid strained diplomatic relations between Washington and Pretoria. The bill, which would extend AGOA until December 2028, now moves to the Senate for further consideration. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Sizo Nkala, Research Fellow at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa.

The US House of Representatives has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). However, uncertainty remains over South Africa&rsquo;s continued inclusion amid strained diplomatic relations between Washington and Pretoria. The bill, which would extend AGOA until December 2028, now moves to the Senate for further consideration. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Sizo Nkala, Research Fellow at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa.

US House of Representatives approves three-year extension of AGOA

Ghana’s government paid $1.47 billion in 2025 to settle legacy energy sector debts, restoring a depleted World Bank guarantee and clearing arrears owed to power producers. The West African nation’s power sector has long struggled with unpaid debts, which contributed to widespread electricity outages.

 

Last year, President John Dramani Mahama pledged to reduce the $2.5 billion owed to independent power producers and gas suppliers. In response, the Independent Power Producers described the debt clearance as a major milestone, saying it will help restore financial stability and operational confidence across the sector. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, Chief Executive Officer of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Ghana.

Ghana&rsquo;s government paid $1.47 billion in 2025 to settle legacy energy sector debts, restoring a depleted World Bank guarantee and clearing arrears owed to power producers. The West African nation&rsquo;s power sector has long struggled with unpaid debts, which contributed to widespread electricity outages.
&nbsp;
Last year, President John Dramani Mahama pledged to reduce the $2.5 billion owed to independent power producers and gas suppliers. In response, the Independent Power Producers described the debt clearance as a major milestone, saying it will help restore financial stability and operational confidence across the sector. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, Chief Executive Officer of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Ghana.

Ghana's government paid $1.47 billion in 2025 to settle legacy energy sector debts

Just twelve days into 2026, the year is already unfolding at a rapid pace. Early January saw Venezuela’s oil industry plunge into geopolitical turmoil after a US military operation that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on 3 January. In southern Africa, South Africa is marking a major milestone, celebrating more than 240 consecutive days without power blackouts. Meanwhile, Ethiopia has begun construction on what is set to become Africa’s largest airport, a flagship project designed to strengthen the country’s position as a regional aviation and logistics hub.

Against this backdrop, the International Monetary Fund projects that Africa will host more high-growth economies than any other continent in 2026. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open for Business and Africa Bounces Back. Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo.

Just twelve days into 2026, the year is already unfolding at a rapid pace. Early January saw Venezuela&rsquo;s oil industry plunge into geopolitical turmoil after a US military operation that led to the capture of President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro on 3 January. In southern Africa, South Africa is marking a major milestone, celebrating more than 240 consecutive days without power blackouts. Meanwhile, Ethiopia has begun construction on what is set to become Africa&rsquo;s largest airport, a flagship project designed to strengthen the country&rsquo;s position as a regional aviation and logistics hub.
Against this backdrop, the International Monetary Fund projects that Africa will host more high-growth economies than any other continent in 2026. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open for Business and Africa Bounces Back. Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo.

Tanzanian exports to South Africa show an increase between 2020-2024

In 1 playlist(s)

Africa in Business

Social links

Recent clips