Uganda Targets Asian Markets as First Crude Oil Exports Approach
Uganda is preparing to enter the international crude oil market, targeting Asian refiners for its first exports of “Pearl Sweet” crude from early 2027 as the country moves closer to
SolitAir Adds Ghana into its Expanding Africa Network
UAE cargo carrier now operates freight services to 17 African countries Dubai, UAE, September 08, 2026: SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated next-generation B2B, airport-to-airport, express middle-mile cargo airline, today announced the
Africa’s Trade Ambitions Shift from Agreements to Regional Production Hubs
Africa’s free-trade ambitions are entering a more critical phase as governments move from negotiating agreements to building the infrastructure and systems needed to make regional trade work in practice. A
South Africa’s Bakkie Exports Slide as Chinese EV Rivals Gain Ground
South Africa’s two leading bakkie manufacturers, Toyota and Ford, are facing a sharp decline in vehicle exports as weaker demand for conventional petrol and diesel models combines with growing competition
South Africa Expands Citrus Push into India as African Exporters Diversify
South Africa is strengthening its citrus export drive into India as growers seek to diversify markets, improve logistics and reduce reliance on traditional destinations amid growing global competition. India approved
Kenya Moves To End Raw Mineral Exports In Push For Local Processing
Kenya is moving to end the export of raw minerals as the government seeks to expand domestic processing, create jobs and retain more value from the country’s natural resources. President
South Africa’s Ferrochrome Exports Fall As China Demand Weakens
South Africa’s high-carbon ferrochrome exports fell sharply in July 2026 as weaker Chinese demand combined with softer buying across several major markets, highlighting continued pressure on the country’s ferrochrome industry.
South Africa Set To Expand Stonefruit and Cherry Exports to China
South Africa is set to deepen its fresh produce trade with China, with a new stonefruit export protocol expected to be formally signed by the two countries’ agriculture ministers in
USAID-Backed Programme Targets SME Export Growth Across Southern Africa
The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launched a USAID-funded programme to strengthen investment and export readiness among 100 small and medium-sized enterprises across nine Southern African countries. The
Africa Can Accelerate Intra-African Trade by Closing Market Access Gaps
Africa has a major opportunity to accelerate intra-African trade, attract investment and drive industrialisation by strengthening the systems that connect businesses across borders, according to African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Executive