Opinion Pieces

AYABONGA CAWE: South Africa must build new ‘grain pits’ to weather global shocks

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
AYABONGA CAWE Global overcapacity plagues ceramic tile industry

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

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

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
AYABONGA CAWE: Duty credits under scrutiny in automotive industry reform

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

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

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

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.

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