September 19
Nigeria: 644 Customers Win N17.7m in Onga's Anniversary Promo
Leadership
No fewer than 344 customers won N17.7 million cash while over 300 customers won exciting gift items in the first batch of winners at the ongoing Onga Taste the Millions promo at… Read more »
September 18
Africa: Namibia Ready to Benefitfrom Africa's Free Trade...First Domestic Consignment Set for Export Next Month
New Era
Industrialisation and trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has reaffirmed that Namibia is ready to tap into the massive single market of about 1.3 billion people in Africa. She added that… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Government, PDP Trade Accusations of Fraud, Wasteful Spending
Premium Times
Sokoto government alleges that the administration of Mr Tambuwal did not account for ₦16.1 billion shares sold through the state's investment company. Read more »
Ghana: Adopt Innovative Payment Solutions to Secure Future of Digital Commerce in Ghana - Fabrice Konan
Ghanaian Times
Visa, a global leader in digital payment, has organised a workshop in Accra to discuss payments through acceptance and the role of contactless payments in optimising the payments… Read more »
Nigeria: Konga Health Appoints Resellers for L'oreal Beauty Products
This Day
The opportunity offers structured Nigerian retailers, wholesalers, healthcare professionals, and structured online sellers a chance to join the growing network of resellers for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Confers Medals of Honour to Police Brutality Victims
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) conferred medals of honour to victims who suffered the wrath of police brutality during a worker's demonstration 18 years ago. Read more »
September 17
Ethiopia: Ethio-China Trade Ties See Promising Growth
Ethiopian Herald
Ethio- China trade ties is gathering momentum , so stated Ethiopia's Embassy in Beijing , China . Read more »
Nigeria: Food Prices, Others Ease Pressure On August Inflation Rate
Vanguard
·But new fuel price may reverse the ease Read more »
Nigeria: Apmt Records Rise in Export Volumes, Plans Second Exporters Forum
This Day
Nigeria's largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa has said that it has over the past four years, recorded continuous increase in its export volumes. Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala to Seek Second Term As WTO Chief
Daily Trust
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will seek another four-year term as head of the World Trade Organization following a broad Africa-led push to start the process early,… Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala to Seek Second Term as WTO Chief
Vanguard
·Gets the backing of 58 member countries Read more »
East Africa: UK Pushes EAC for Lower Whisky Duty in Trade Deal
Business Day Africa
The United Kingdom has lobbied the East African Community (EAC) to reduce the duties it imposes on whisky in exchange for lowering phytosanitary checks on the region's exports to… Read more »
Southern Africa: Uganda, Mozambique Push for Strengthened Trade Ties At Second Joint Permanent Commission
Nile Post
The second session of the Joint Permanent Commission between Uganda and Mozambique, has kicked off at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. Read more »
September 15
Rwanda: Rwandan Dealers in Hides and Skins Seek Access to AfCFTA Market
New Times
Dealers in hides and skins in Rwanda are seeking help to be able to trade on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) given that there is limited market in the East African… Read more »
Rwanda: Over $26m to Support Trade Under Kigali Logistics Platform Project
New Times
More than $26.5 million (approx. Rwf35 billion) is set to be invested in trade facilitation and logistics improvement under Kigali Logistics Platform Connectivity Development… Read more »
September 13
Nigeria: Tinubu Upbeat On Economy As Nigeria Records N6.95tn Trade Surplus in Q2
This Day
The country's total external merchandise trade recorded a favourable trade balance of N6.5 trillion in the second quarter of the year (Q2 2024), the National Bureau of Statistics… Read more »
Nigeria: Entebbe-Abuja Direct Flight Will Promote Trade, Halt Drug Trafficking, Says Ugandan Envoy
This Day
The Ugandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Nelson Ocheger, has expressed confidence that the newly launched Entebbe to Abuja direct flight will promote trade and services… Read more »
Nigeria: N6.95trn Trade Surplus, Sign of Growing Economy - Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria's latest trade figures as a clear indication of the country's growing economic strength. Read more »
Nigeria: Boost for Autogas As FG Introduces N230/Litre Cng
Daily Trust
Approves distribution of 10,000 free conversion kits Read more »
Zimbabwe: Informality Limits Export Opportunities for Msmes
The Herald
A lot of micro-small to medium scale (MSMEs) businesses are unable to tap into the export opportunities and financing from banks due to failure to register and formalise their… Read more »
September 12
Nigeria: NBS Trade Report Shows Nigeria's Economy Improving Under Tinubu - Presidency
Premium Times
President Tinubu said he is determined to confront the inhibitions that have stunted the growth and development necessary to unlock the country's full potential. Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Govt Seals Three Petrol Stations Over Sharp Practices
Vanguard
The Ebonyi State Government has sealed three petrol stations in Abakaliki, the state capital, due to alleged involvement in sharp practices, including meter adjustments and… Read more »
Nigeria: Traders Suffer Losses As Fire Guts GSM Village in Kogi
Leadership
Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed in an early morning inferno that occurred at the popular GSM Village around Kpata Market in Lokoja, the Kogi State's capital. Read more »
September 11
Rwanda: Region's Central Banks Urged to Embrace Technology, Facilitate Cross-Border Trade
New Times
East African Community (EAC) partner states' Central Banks were on Wednesday, September 11 called upon to embrace technology as part of efforts to facilitate cross-border payments… Read more »
South Africa: Breaking the Trade Chains That Perpetuate Food for the Few and Hunger for the Many (Part Three)
Daily Maverick
It is the determination of the government's political will, not its failure, that forces people to choose between buying food or electricity. That choice is forced on them by a… Read more »