November 29, 2022
Africa: A Stronger Private Sector Can Boost African Trade
One of the primary explanations for the low African trade performance has been the lack of a vibrant and dynamic private sector Read more »
November 28, 2022
Africa: AfCFTA Crucial for Africa's Economic Recovery and Growth
Successful implementation of the AfCFTA can boost trade and promote Africa's economic recovery and growth Read more »
November 27, 2022
Africa: Dubai's DP World Seeks to Transform Trade in Africa
Dubai's DP World seeks to empower African traders on the global scale, provides a tool to monitor cargoes Read more »
November 26, 2022
Angola: Angola, Italy Trade Relations in 2022
Trade between Angola and Italy budgeted at US$400 million in 2021 Read more »
November 23, 2022
Africa: How Can AfCFTA Grow Africa's Manufacturing and the Resultant U.S.$560 Billion in Exports Earnings?
With the right policies and support, manufacturing can single-handedly transform the continent's outlook in the shortest possible time. Read more »
November 19, 2022
Mozambique: Mozambique Makes First Export of Liquefied Natural Gas
President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi announces first export of Liquefied Natural Gas from Cabo Delgado Read more »
November 13, 2022
Mozambique: Is the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Good for Mozambique's Aluminium Exports?
If accepted, the funding could be applied to support the implementation of a green industrialization process in the country fuelled by accelerated investments in Mozambique's… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Kenya: Visa Free Travel - Kenya, South Africa Pact Boosts AfCFTA
For Kenyans to travel to South Africa, they were required to pay US$40 for the visa while they also had to provide proof they had sufficient funds and had booked return flight… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Tanzania: Will Kenya-Tanzania Trade Relations Hold After GMO Approval?
Kenya and Tanzania are two of the most competitive economies across the East African region. Read more »
Africa: Sovereign Debt Crisis Solution - African Countries Trading More With Each Other
Sovereign debt distress risk in African countries has doubled since the advent of the COVID pandemic. Read more »
Gambia: Novel Approaches Could See Gambia's Economic Growth Explode
Gambia's economic activity has rebounded following three waves of the pandemic in 2021. Read more »
October 31, 2022
Africa: Linking Decentralised Finance to African Trade
The transformative effects of DeFi on advancing financial inclusion, assisting African trade, and strengthening Africa's economy match the technology with the global sustainability… Read more »
October 28, 2022
Africa: Weed for Export - Raising African Economies High On Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana may very well be the agri-business that Africa needs to get its economies high in the global multi-billion agro-industry. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Africa: Pandemic Shocks, Russia-Ukrainian Crisis Transforming African Trade
The pandemic effects and the Ukrainian crisis have led to rising commodity prices, surging inflation, and shifts in the global financial situation that have transformed African… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Africa: How African Trade Has Been Transformed By the Pandemic Shocks and the Ukrainian Crisis
The pandemic effects and the Ukrainian crisis have led to rising commodity prices, surging inflation, and shifts in the global financial situation that have transformed African… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Tanzania: Tanzania, Qatar End Double Taxation, Ink Trade and Investment Pact
Tanzania and Qatar have signed an MoU to end double taxation and strengthen trade and investment ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more »
October 06, 2022
Africa: Poor Transport Infrastructure Hindering Trade Growth
Road infrastructure stimulates trade. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Africa: Can U.S. Do More to Bridge Trade Relations With Africa?
US trade relations with Africa were expected to take a turn for the best after Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visited South Africa in August, but it doesn't look like it is… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Africa: Kenya Exports Batteries to Ghana in First AfCFTA Trading Deal
Kenya officially began trade under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area on Friday when Exide batteries made in Kenya arrived in the Port of Tema, Ghana (AfCFTA). Read more »
September 22, 2022
Africa: Investment and Trading Strategies in a Stagflation Environment
Traders, investors, businesses, and other market participants will note the frothy nature of global capital markets recently. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Kenya: Export Value Rises By 17 Percent Helped By Agriculture Produce
Kenya's export value increased by 17 per cent in 2021 to hit KSh 666.7 billion (US$ 5.5 billion) compared to KSh 567.4 billion (US$ 4.7 billion) in 2020 Data from the Kenya Trade… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Kenya: Kakuzi Prepares to Export Second Avocado Shipment to China Amid Growing Demand
NSE-listed agribusiness Kakuzi says it has secured pre-shipment approvals from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) for its second fresh avocado shipment to China… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Africa: China Scraps Tariffs for 9 African Countries
China has removed Tariffs on 98% of products imported from 9 of Africa's poorest countries. Experts believe the measure will have a little economic impact. However, China's image… Read more »
May 10, 2022
Tanzania: Tanzania's Exports to Kenya Grow to Highest Levels Recorded Since Independence
Kenya's imports from Tanzania nearly doubled from $242.6 million in 2020 to $473.9 million in 2021 Read more »