South Africa is losing its trade competitiveness edge

Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by international companies and consortia. "Global companies that are investing in infrastructure across the continent. This is happening because of the industrialisation of the region. Critical minerals are playing a major role, as are energy security and independence, and the growth of consumers," research and consulting company Africa House Market Access and Research director Duncan Bonnett said last week.