Access to commodities drives scramble for Africa
The latest scramble for Africa is driven by securing access to rare minerals used in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries for vehicles and stationary applications. According to Desmond Egyin of
Botswana hosts the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum, focusing on Intra-Africa travel and investment
The 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum emphasized sustainable tourism, intra-African travel, and investment while promoting inclusivity and regional collaboration. The 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) recently took place in…
Egypt joins Fund for Export Development in Africa
FEDA is an impact fund focusing on the structural transformation of African trade. It aims to create social and environmental benefits by investing in infrastructure, manufacturing, financial services, agribusiness, and…
Egypt joins Fund for Export Development in Africa
his fund aims to provide equity capital, financial, and non-financial support to African companies, focusing on enhancing intra-African trade, trade-related infrastructure, and value-added exports. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi approved
Construction of Club Med South Africa Progresses To 2026 Opening
Construction of Club Med’s first Resort in South Africa is in full swing, and the excitement is building as it moves steadily toward its scheduled opening in July 2026. Officially
Takazuri & BASF partner for sustainable construction in East Africa
Insights Takazuri and BASF have partnered to develop sustainable, climate-resilient building solutions for Eastern Africa. Using Takazuri’s Climatile technology, which incorporates locally recycled materials, and BASF’s additive packages tailored to
Top 10 African countries with the highest exports within the continent
The African Trade Report (2024) lists the top five traded goods during the period as; mineral fuels, machines/mechanical appliances, fertilisers, Iron/steel and vehicles. Additionally, trade strengthens the overall economic prospects
Top 10 agricultural imports driving Africa’s trade dynamics
Chisom Michael Africa’s major agricultural imports largely consist of products for which the continent lacks a revealed comparative advantage (RCA), with notable exceptions being sugars and sugar confectionery and tobacco
SA urged to build work-ready IT skills, reduce import cost
South Africa must build work-ready IT talent pipelines to reduce the cost of importing skills, particularly in software development, and mitigate the impact of R8.5 billion in lost export revenue.
Kenya bans sugar imports from outside Comesa, EAC trade blocs
Kenya on Tuesday imposed a ban on sugar imports from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) and the East African Community (EAC), two regional trade blocs,