Bloom time: UK’s removal of export tariffs for cut flowers a huge win for East Africa
Baskets with roses are for sale for Valentine’s Day at a flower shop in Nairobi. (Simon Maina/AFP) The UK has removed its 8% tax on cut flower imports for the
New energy vehicles gain ground in South Africa
New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), including both hybrid and electric cars, are slowly but surely gaining traction in the South African car industry. While Mzansi has historically relied heavily on fossil
KELLER’s OEM High-Pressure Transducer with Maximum Long-Term Stability
NSTROTECH, the local representative of KELLER, a Swiss-based market leader in the production of isolated pressure transducers and transmitters, is offering KELLER (with the low-pressure variant), the flagship OEM pressure…
Africa’s exports to grow by 5.3% in 2024, fastest in the world- WTO
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) in its trade outlook for 2024 projected that exports from Africa will increase at the fastest pace in 2024 by 5.3% when compared with other
South Africa witnessed 7.6% decrease in vegetable export earnings in 2023
South Africa, a key African exporter of vegetables including potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and carrots, witnessed a 7.6% decrease in vegetable export earnings in 2023, totaling $190 million, down from $206
From crisis to catalyst: Nairobi’s hospitality sector is thriving
NAIROBI, Kenya, April 10, 2024/ — Hospitality has bounced back remarkably after the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging as one of the best-performing asset classes in 2023. This
Better infrastructure needed to unlock Africa’s agricultural potential
April 10th, 2024/By Ben Payton/ Image : Yasuyoshi CHIBA/AFP There is little doubt that Africa has the potential to become a global agricultural powerhouse. With excellent growing conditions across large
World’s mining needs pose a threat to African apes
Illustration: Tiffany Herring/Axios New research shows industrial mining threatens up to one-third of Africa’s great ape population, Ben writes. Why it matters: Growing amounts of minerals — like copper, cobalt…
US must boost Africa ties to focus on critical minerals – report
A report from the Washington-based United States Institute of Peace USIP says the US must refine its Africa policy with a focus on critical minerals, including boosting its diplomatic and
Navigating high-growth startup success: the crucial role of corporate governance
By Daniel Govender – Head of School of Law and Administration at Regent Business School Corporate governance, often regarded as the compass guiding organisational behaviour, holds immense significance for startups.