Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa Soc Ltd - ECIC

Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa Soc Ltd - ECIC The Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa (ECIC) provides commercial risk insurance to South African exporters of capital goods and services.

At ECIC, PR and Communications plays a strategic role in protecting, positioning and strengthening the organisation’s re...
28/08/2026

At ECIC, PR and Communications plays a strategic role in protecting, positioning and strengthening the organisation’s reputation, while ensuring that ECIC’s mandate, impact and value to South African exporters and stakeholders are clearly understood. As part of our series this Women’s Month, we asked ECIC PR & Communications Specialist, Dheshree Nelson, who has been with the Corporation since 2015, what Women’s Month 2026 means to her.

“This Women’s Month, I celebrate the courage of women who use their voices, challenge the status quo and create space for others to rise. As women, we have the power not only to shape our own journeys, but to influence organisations, communities and the future we want to see. May we lead with purpose, support one another and never underestimate the impact of our voice.”

As we celebrate 25 years of ECIC, we also celebrate the women whose expertise, leadership, commitment and voices continue to contribute to our journey and our impact.

Nelson Mandela famously said: “If you want to change the world, help the women”. This Women’s Month, we are proud to put...
26/08/2026

Nelson Mandela famously said: “If you want to change the world, help the women”. This Women’s Month, we are proud to put some of the incredible young women of ECIC in the spotlight. We asked ECIC Business Analyst, Thando Shields, what makes her proud to work at ECIC and what legacy she hopes to leave at the ECIC.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖?

What makes me proud to work at ECIC is seeing how our work translates into tangible economic impact. ECIC’s latest Integrated Report estimates that its insured export transactions helped generate or sustain more than 41,000 job opportunities in South Africa over the past ten years, while contributing approximately R9.53 billion to GDP. Those figures make it clear that our work extends beyond policies, transactions and internal processes—it supports businesses, livelihoods and South Africa’s competitiveness.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲?

I hope to leave a legacy of meaningful improvement. I would like the processes, relationships and capabilities I influence to be stronger because I was involved. I also want to be remembered as someone who acted with integrity, shared knowledge and helped colleagues succeed. Ultimately, my goal is to contribute to an ECIC that is increasingly trusted, responsive and equipped to fulfil its mandate for many years to come.

𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖!

By enabling South African firms to secure international contracts, ECIC supports thousands of direct and indirect jobs a...
25/08/2026

By enabling South African firms to secure international contracts, ECIC supports thousands of direct and indirect jobs across multiple sectors. Export-related activities generate employment not only within exporting firms but also throughout supply chains involving manufacturers, logistics providers, engineering firms, professional services companies, and small and medium-sized enterprises. Over the past twenty-five years, an estimated 87 000 job opportunities were created or sustained as a result of ECIC support.

The panel on ‘Financing Exports: Unlocking Trade Finance for Export Growth: Financing South African Businesses to Compet...
20/08/2026

The panel on ‘Financing Exports: Unlocking Trade Finance for Export Growth: Financing South African Businesses to Compete Globally’ earlier today at the Eastern Cape Export Symposium in East London, yielded insights into how buyers can maximize their effectiveness by ensuring that they can adequately finance production and ensure timely payment. The panel, which included ECIC Head: Short Term Insurance, Ntombifuthi Priscilla Mdluli, highlighted the importance of aligning the size of deals with the right funding sources to achieve successful transactions.

The ECIC team was honoured to welcome Mr Willem van der Spy, a non-Independent, non-Executive ECIC Director representing...
19/08/2026

The ECIC team was honoured to welcome Mr Willem van der Spy, a non-Independent, non-Executive ECIC Director representing the The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition South Africa (the dtic), to the ECIC exhibition stand at the Eastern Cape Export Symposium and Exhibition today. Pictured here are Ntombifuthi Priscilla Mdluli, Head: Short-Term Insurance, and Seth Keshwar, Acting Head: Business Development.

ECIC Head: Short-Term Insurance, Ntombifuthi Priscilla Mdluli, will be participating in a panel titled ‘Financing Export...
19/08/2026

ECIC Head: Short-Term Insurance, Ntombifuthi Priscilla Mdluli, will be participating in a panel titled ‘Financing Exports: Unlocking Trade Finance for Export Growth: Financing South African Businesses to Compete Globally” at the 7th edition of the Eastern Cape Development Corporation's Eastern Cape Export Symposium and Exhibition on Thursday, 20 August 2026, from 13h00-13h45 CAT at the East London ICC, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The panel discussion will cover:

• Trade finance and working capital solutions for exporters.
• Export credit guarantees and risk management.
• Financing export growth and entering international markets.
• Investment funding for export-focused businesses.
• Support available for SMMEs and emerging exporters.
• Collaboration between public and private financial institutions to boost export competitiveness.

The symposium, which runs from 19-21 August, is organized by Eastern Cape Province runs alongside the Continental Energy and Infrastructure Investment Forum (CEIIF), an initiative spearheaded by the South African Electrotechnical Export Council.

ECIC Head: Political, Economic Analysis and Research (PEAR), Nyiko Mabunda, will be representing the Corporation at the ...
18/08/2026

ECIC Head: Political, Economic Analysis and Research (PEAR), Nyiko Mabunda, will be representing the Corporation at the Continental Energy and Infrastructure Investment Forum (CEIIF) South Africa 2026 Business Forum, on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, at the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Midrand. Nyiko will be delivering a presentation titled: ‘Positioning Exporters for Intra-African Trade: How ECIC’s Local Content Requirements Align with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)’ from 11h15-11h30 CAT. The objective of the session is to provide delegates with practical insights into the policies, financial instruments and institutional support mechanisms available to enable South African companies to participate competitively in infrastructure and industrial projects across the African continent.

ECIC Acting Head: Business Development, Seth Keshwar, will be representing the Corporation at the upcoming 7th edition o...
17/08/2026

ECIC Acting Head: Business Development, Seth Keshwar, will be representing the Corporation at the upcoming 7th edition of the ECDC - Eastern Cape Development Corporation's Eastern Cape Export Symposium from 19-21 August at the East London ICC, Eastern Cape, South Africa, running alongside the Continental Energy Infrastructure Investment Forum. The Eastern Cape Export Symposium stands out as the province’s flagship event, dedicated to fostering and accelerating export activities. The theme this year is ‘Powering Trade Opportunity: Connecting Infrastructure Opportunities, Energy and Strategic Partnerships in a Changing Global Economy’.

The event will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in critical discussions covering a range of relevant topics. Key focus areas will include the intricate dynamics of global trade, strategies for enhancing supply chain efficiency, the implications of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and the burgeoning initiatives under the BRICS+ umbrella. Additionally, the symposium will delve into the growing significance of Digital Trade Infrastructure, as well as strategies to bolster the export capabilities of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖: 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱In July 2022, ECIC expanded its mandate beyond capit...
13/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖: 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

In July 2022, ECIC expanded its mandate beyond capital goods to include non-capital/consumable goods and short-term transactions by establishing the Short-Term Insurance Business Unit, this was followed by board approval of its short-term strategy in 2023. In the year of our 25th anniversary we reflect on the rationale behind our expanded mandate and its goal of growing the export and economic transformation to South Africa's small, medium, and micro enterprises. While large medium to long term projects and big corporates may garner headlines and appear (justifiably) in parliamentary briefings, the impact of smaller trade transactions on Africa’s economy should not be underestimated. We note with interest that different Export Credit Agency’s financial statements, Short-term Insurance forms a backbone for their financial stability and economic growth for their countries. Prior to the implementation of the expanded mandate, SMME’s had limited access to ECIC’s products and services, since ECIC’s offering was structured around the architecture of large, longer-term transactions. In addition to large corporates, the inclusion of SMME’s through our expanded mandate finally closes the gap and inclusion of cover for transactions below two years, assisting companies which were often overlooked by the those in export finance community.

This Women’s Month, we salute the powerful women of ECIC who work tirelessly to support local exporters.

𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆The ECIC emerged on the economic stage in 2001, against a backdrop whi...
11/08/2026

𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆

The ECIC emerged on the economic stage in 2001, against a backdrop which can best be described as one of continental ambition and institutional skepticism. The continent's infrastructure deficits were enormous and the appetite of South African engineering, construction, and project finance for cross-border work was real, growing, and largely unmet. The major impediment was not opportunity, but rather access to funding from commercial institutions, historically averse to the risk factors, associated with sovereign uncertainty, which in Africa were and continue to be, significant.

A fifteen-year infrastructure project in a frontier market is a demanding proposition for any lender. When it is financed in a volatile currency and backed by a government that may change course, it is unlikely to bring much comfort to a bank's risk committee. Into that gap, with clarity of purpose and a mandate carved from hard legislative precedent, stepped the ECIC. It did not arrive with fanfare. It arrived with a question: what would South African exports look like if the capital markets that financed them could be persuaded to follow the flag? Twenty-five years on, our ledger speaks for itself:

• 46 projects supported.

• R33bn portfolio value

• R11.7bn GDP contribution

• 49,174 jobs created or sustained

In the current economic landscape in which South Africa's economic positioning on the continent is the subject of intense policy debate, the ECIC stands as proof that South Africa can build and sustain institutions of genuine strategic consequence. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is reshaping intra-African trade flows, while the critical minerals agenda is redirecting global capital towards African resource corridors, not by declaration, but by twenty-five years of results.

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