Tanzania has banned the import of South African apples after a "long struggle" over its bananas.

2025-04-24 00:00

Tanzania's decision to restrict the export of its bananas to South Africa has caught South African trade analysts off guard and has raised concerns among South African banana farmers. What the Tanzanian media is portraying as a "trade dispute" has left South Africa puzzled, with critics arguing that Tanzania's retaliatory measures are illogical and offer no benefits.

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