SA’s fuel import bill surges to highest level since 1994 on Middle East conflict
As South Africans were hit with record fuel prices from Wednesday, paying over R30 for a litre of petrol and over R33 for diesel, the economic impact of the war in the Strait of Hormuz is showing up in the country’s soaring import bill.
General Beltings battles cheaper imports
General Beltings is being forced to rethink its production strategy as a credit squeeze and rising local operating costs have made it increasingly difficult for the company to compete with cheaper imports during the first half of 2026.
Zimbabwe to cancel import duty on food as cushion from El Nino
Zimbabwe plans to cancel duty on food imports to help cushion prices from the impact of potential crop shortages caused by the El Nino weather pattern, said Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube.
Zimbabwe secures Kwala dry port site in Tanzania
Zimbabwe has secured 10 hectares at Kwala in Tanzania’s Coastal Region for a dedicated dry port terminal, giving the landlocked country a direct foothold on the Central Corridor and another route to the sea.
Zimbabwe trade balloons to US$320.6m
Zimbabwe’s merchandise trade surplus grew sharply in July as stronger exports coincided with a decline in imports, giving the country a US$320.6 million positive trade balance for the month.
Innscor seeks pro-domestic industry policy as imports gain shelf space
Innscor Africa is advocating for policy reforms that strengthen the competitiveness of local beverage manufacturers, as imported products continue to gain ground in Zimbabwe’s retail market.
Zim forex reserves hit US$1.4 billion in 2026 Q1
“Foreign currency reserves stood at US$1.4 billion, representing about 1.5 months of import cover as at 31 March 2026.” Mushayavanhu said.