November 05
Zimbabwe: Businessman Acquitted of Selling Stolen Fuel
The Herald
Kwekwe businessman, Asif Kurawely, has been acquitted of the charges related to the purported sale of stolen fuel. Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Generates N1.9 Trillion 10-Month Revenue From Apapa Port
Daily Trust
The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says it realised about N1.9 trillion revenue in the last ten months. Read more »
November 04
Gambia: Pastef Leader Vows to Construct Bridge, Port in Casamance to Facilitate Trade
Foroyaa
The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has pledged to construct a bridge and port facilities in Casamance linking the Northern and Southern parts of Senegal to facilitate the… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Presidency Trade Words Over Tinubu's Policies
Daily Trust
The Presidency yesterday hit back at former vice president Atiku Abubakar, who flayed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration for allegedly indulging in "trial-and-error… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Reiterate Commitment to Improve Distribution Value-Chain
This Day
Stakeholders in the distribution value-chain sector in the country have reteirated their commitment to bridge distribution gaps in the sector as 50 to 60 per cent of goods do not… Read more »
Liberia: Bil, Chamber of Commerce Advance Mechanism to Boost Investors' Confidence
New Dawn
Through collaborative discussions, participants addressed critical issues and proposed actionable solutions to foster a more secure and attractive investment environment. Read more »
October 31
Nigeria: Petrol Price Increases Pushing Nigerians to Limit - Labour
Vanguard
Organised Labour said yesterday the latest hike in the pump price of petrol was pushing Nigerians to the limit. Read more »
October 30
Kenya: Ugandans Give Kenya Ports Authority Nod of Approval
Nile Post
Uganda, which is KPA's largest transit customer, remains integral to the port's operations, with a substantial share of cargo directed towards the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Diversifying Trade Key to Zim-India Relations
The Herald
Zimbabwe and India should continue working on enhancing bilateral relations through diversifying the two countries' economies, India's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bramha Kumar, said… Read more »
Rwanda: AfCFTA - Rwandan Products Launched On Ghanaian Market
New Times
The recently exported consignment of agricultural products from Rwanda under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) was launched on the Ghanaian market, on October… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Trade Outlook Brightens Amid Decrease in Attractiveness
Capital FM
Kenya declined slightly from fifth to sixth position on African states overall trade prospects, according to recent findings from the Stanbic Bank Africa Trade Barometer (SB ATB). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mbare Inferno - Redesigned Market to Accommodate 10 000
The Herald
Following the devastating fire that left traders counting their losses, the Government has unveiled plans for a redesigned Mbare Musika Traders Market that will have three floors… Read more »
October 29
Ethiopia: Initiative Drives 25 Percent Annual Growth in Import Substitution
Ethiopian Herald
-The "Let Ethiopia Produce" initiative has recorded an impressive 25% average annual growth in import substitution since its launch, contributing significantly to the country's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Brace for Free Trade, Local Industry Told
The Herald
LOCAL industry should be prepared for the competition that will be brought by Zimbabwe's participation in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Minister of Industry and… Read more »
Nigeria: Law Professor Drums Support for AfCFTA to Boost Intra-African Trade
This Day
For African states to be strong, united, resilient and become influential global player and partner, African countries should endeavour to trade more among themselves, adopt… Read more »
October 28
South Africa: Loaded for Bear - US Presidential Election Has Big Implications for SA Platinum Group Metals Producers
Daily Maverick
South African platinum group metals producers have a lot at stake in next week's US presidential election amid talk of sanctions and tariffs. Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Outline Bottlenecks in AfCFTA Implementation
New Times
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) prioritises the private sector to drive African industrialisation and intra-African trade. Read more »
October 27
Africa: Slave Trade - Commonwealth Heads Agree On Reparations Dialogue
Leadership
Commonwealth leaders have agreed that the time has come for a conversation about reparations for the slave trade, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda at a… Read more »
October 25
Nigeria: Nigeria-Vietnam Business Group Holds Meeting to Improve Bilateral Trade
This Day
The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in collaboration with the Nigeria-Vietnam Economic, Trade and Cultural Association, (NVETCA) will be holding a high-level Round… Read more »
October 24
Uganda: Uganda Joins BRICS As Partner Nation, Paving the Way for Increased Trade and Investment
Nile Post
Uganda has officially joined BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as one of 13 new partner nations in a move set to reshape its international trade and investment… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Delegation Flies to Serbia to Reactivate Trade Agreement Signed in 1963
Nile Post
A Ugandan delegation, led by General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, Minister of State for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, is in Serbia for the Joint Commission for Trade Cooperation… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe, India to Exploit Vast Trade Opportunities
The Herald
VICE President Kembo Mohadi has said Zimbabwe and India, which enjoy pleasant relations, have vast trade opportunities that should be exploited for the benefit of both nations. Read more »
October 23
Somalia: Somali and Kenyan Presidents Meet in Nairobi to Bolster Security and Trade
Shabelle
In a significant diplomatic encounter, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened with Kenyan President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi on October 22, marking a… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Bans Export of LPG As Price Continues to Soar
Vanguard
The Federal Government on yesterday banned the export of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) produced in country as prices continue to spike. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 807 Permits Issued for Maize Imports
The Herald
Government has issued 807 import permits to 420 private companies to bring in 4 131 260 tonnes of maize by March next year. Read more »
