致中国供应商：请不要再随意发送各种证书了！ Why South African importers need actual test reports — and why a collection of impressive-looking certificates may not be enough. For South African Importers: Struggling to obtain the correct test reports from your Chinese supplier? You’re welcome to share the link to this article directly with them. A complete Simplified ... Read More

Why South African importers should think of regulatory compliance as a business asset, not simply another expense. In business circles, there’s a popular expression: building a moat. The idea is straightforward. Just as a moat once protected a castle from unwanted visitors, a business can develop advantages that make it more ... Read More

The window for getting new orders from overseas suppliers onto South African shelves before Christmas is rapidly closing. But missing the December rush could be an opportunity to get your next shipment right. It’s mid-October. You’ve found a promising overseas supplier, negotiated a competitive price and identified a product that ... Read More

South Africa’s debate over Chinese imports has intensified following the withdrawal of the proposed pre-shipment conformity programme. But product safety, trade protection and industrial policy are different problems — and treating them as one may prevent us from solving any of them. South Africa has a problem with unsafe and ... Read More