𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦𝗔’𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗺𝗲 In response to the recent introduction of new US tariffs which present notable challenges for South African exports, the ECIC has

ECIC Acting CEO, Ntshengedzeni Gilbert Maphula, delivered the keynote address at the Spring Conference hosted by Credit Guarantee in partnership with Atradius, this morning, 18 September 2025, in Melrose Arch Johannesburg. The address highlighted the importance of collaboration

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 On Heritage Day, 24 September 2025, we come together as South Africans to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories that shape our national identity. Heritage Day reminds us that our strength lies in our unity, in the ability to

𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝘂𝗸𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘂𝘀 ECIC has concluded a short-term transaction with Vuka Timbers, a treated wooden pole supplier

The latest ECIC country report focuses on Mauritius and highlights why the country is an attractive option for South African companies looking to expand internationally. The island nation has established itself as South Africa’s leading trade partner on the continent, providing

In line with the ECIC’s expanded mandate, the Corporation’s Small and Medium Transactions product is tailored to cater for transactions in two categories: anything up to USD 10 million as small transactions; and, those above USD 10 million and up to USD 20 million as medium

ECIC Acting CEO, Ntshengedzeni Gilbert Maphula, is participating in a panel discussion titled ‘Infrastructure Projects on the Continent at the G20 South Africa Pan-African Trade and Investment Conference this morning, 6 October 2025. The theme of the event is ‘Africa’s Role in Global

ECIC will be participating in a Business Seminar hosted by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, in Sandton, Johannesburg. ECIC Deal Originator, Itumeleng Ditsebe, will be delivering a presentation showcasing ECIC’s products and services on export trade and

ECIC Senior Underwriter, Ntombifuthi Mdluli delivered the keynote address at the Graduation Ceremony of the Standard Bank ZA Bank Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) Export Readiness Programme, hosted in partnership with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The business seminar hosted by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce earlier this week in Sandton, Johannesburg, provided a platform for engagement and the exchange of ideas which yielded interesting insights for Japanese businesses operating in South Africa. The event also afforded

𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 The Corporation’s 2025 Integrated Report has been released. The report provides insight into the financial performance for the year as well as specific strategic imperatives. It also provides insight into the targeted outcomes

.#ECIC Senior Deal Originator, Seth Keshwar and Deal Originator, Itumeleng Ditsebe, represented the Corporation on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, at an event hosted by the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry for an Ethiopian delegation currently in South Africa. Ethiopia officially launched the implementation

𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 During the financial year, ECIC received approval to pursue the opportunity to expand the insurance coverage to Euro currency which will enhance ECIC’s capacity to unlock opportunities for exporters and

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁 (𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗔) 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which was designed to stimulate economic growth and

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 ECIC plays a crucial role in insuring against

ECIC has officially achieved a Level 1 B-BBEE rating, reaffirming the Corporation’s commitment to transformation, empowerment, and inclusive growth in South Africa. This milestone reflects ECIC’s dedication to building a business that not only drives economic value but also

ECIC takes steps to assist local exporters in the wine and agricultural sector in the wake of US tariffs ECIC Senior Economist, Nezo Sobekwa recently sat down for an interview with National Security News – UK & Washington DC’s Linda Vantilburg, to discuss how ‘South African

Issue 19 of the ECIC Bi-Annual Newsletter has just been released. One of the focal points covered in the newsletter is the acceleration of looking for alternative markets for South African exporters. The ECIC has taken a number of steps to assist local exporters as well as