July 02
Morocco: Free Trade Agreement - U.S., Morocco Committed to Enhancing Partnership
MAP
The 8th session of the joint committee in charge of monitoring the United States-Morocco Free trade agreement (FTA) kicked off Monday in Washington at the U.S. Department of… Read more »
July 01
Africa: Afreximbank and the WTO Secretariat harmonize efforts to develop trade in Africa
Afreximbank
Today, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or "the Bank") signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to amplify the impact of their… Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Scores 100% in Presidential Ease-of-Doing Business Ratings
This Day
The Nigerian Ports Authority "NPA), over the weekend, emerged with a performance score of 100 per cent in the just concluded Cohort #3 of the Presidential Enabling Business… Read more »
Africa: How Access to U.S. Market Changed the Fortunes of Two South African Sisters - AGOA
Africa Renewal
Two entrepreneurs take traditional African designs and sustainable materials and turn them into international success Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Trade Deficit Falls 24pc
The Herald
Zimbabwe's trade deficit decreased by 23,8 percent in May this year to US$151,1 million, according to the latest report from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat). Read more »
June 30
Africa: Ethiopia Steps Forward to Take Advantage From AfCFTA
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is ready to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) coupled with implementing the national strategy, the UNECA Regional Integration and Trade… Read more »
June 28
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Developing African Continental Free Trade Area Implementation Strategy
ENA
In an attempt to capitalize on the enormous potential benefits of trade on the continent, Ethiopia is now creating its National African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Southern Governors' Forum Moves to Foster Trade, Investment
Vanguard
The Southern Governors Forum has disclosed plan to set up Southern States Development Agenda (SSDA), that will outline a holistic plan to foster trade and investment, sustainable… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Signs 10-Year Pact With ACCI On Made-in-Nigeria Project
Daily Trust
As part of efforts towards promoting and developing the national economy, the Made-in-Nigeria Project Office, under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dark and Lovely Shampoo Recalled
The Herald
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has directed the removal from the market of 50ml single use Dark and Lovely neutralising shampoo after it emerged that it contains bacteria… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Freight Alliance Supports Reforms of Border Operations
The Herald
The Freight and Trade Alliance of Zimbabwe (FTAZ) supports the on-going regulatory framework to reform operations at the country's borders that the Government is rolling out and… Read more »
June 26
South Africa: SA Requested the Establishment of Two Panels At WTO
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has this week requested the establishment of two panels at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Read more »
Tanzania: Traders' Leaders Disown Strike Propagators
Daily News
Leaders of traders' association at the popular Kariakoo Market on Tuesday distanced themselves from sellers whose shops remained closed despite an agreement reached with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Gains of Strategic PR Tactics in Customs Management
Vanguard
On June 13, 2024, an email from Janice Hills of the International Public Relations Association, IPRA, announced a Campaign, "100 Days of Impactful PR at Customs Service," as a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: AfCFTA - Competitiveness Critical for Survival, Growth
The Herald
With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) liberalising markets across the continent, competitiveness has become an indispensable part of Zimbabwe's economic agenda,… Read more »
June 25
Kenya: Uganda Should Retaliate Against Kenya's Persistent Trade Bans - Mwenda
Nile Post
The decision by the Kenyan government to block Uganda's milk again from accessing their market has drawn mixed reactions from analysts and economists. Read more »
Nigeria: Energy Prices Continue Rise, Fuel Transportation Costs Nationwide
This Day
The prices of major fuels, including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, diesel, as well as gas continued to rise in May 2024, taking their tolls on transportation costs… Read more »
Uganda: Trade Ministry Official Joins MPs in Luzira in Sh3.4 Billion Court Case
Independent (Kampala)
The Anti-corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Leonard Kavundira, the Principal Cooperative Officer from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to Luzira prison for… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Terms of Trade Falls 0.12%
Vanguard
All commodity terms of trade (ToT) declined by 0.12 percentage points in the first quarter of 2024 (Q1'24), just as the value of imports increased by 0.51 percentage points during… Read more »
Nigeria: Tension At BBA Int'l Centre Over Alleged Harassment By Thugs
Vanguard
There is tension at the Balogun Business Association International Centre for Commerce shopping complex, BBA, International Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State over the activities of… Read more »
Nigeria: Unified Payment Unveils Ptsa Platform to Boost E-Payment
Vanguard
Unified Payment Services Limited has said that its Payment Terminal Service Aggregator, PTSA, platform has commenced operations and will collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Prospect to Evaluate Viability of New Projects
The Herald
Prospect Resources says it will soon undertake a comprehensive review of the potential to commercialise its lithium projects in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Read more »
Zimbabwe: January to May Raw Milk Intake Surges 21 Percent
The Herald
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June 24
Africa: U.S.-Africa Trade Desk Secures $56 Million South African Table Grape Deal [press release]
Prosper Africa
Prosper Africa is proud to announce the United States - Africa Trade Desk (USATD)'s first $56M trade deal for 700 containers (1,260,000 crates) of South African-grown table grapes… Read more »
Rwanda: African Group to Table Plans to Revamp WTO Rules for Green Industrialisation
New Times
Last week, the African Group at the World Trade Organization (WTO) again asked for changes to the WTO's rules, saying they want the rules to be fairer for developing countries,… Read more »