West African juntas impose levy on imported goods
Originally established in 2023 as a security alliance among the military governments of these countries—each coming to power through coups—the Alliance of Sahel States has evolved. It now aims to
BMG’s Nord drive solutions for agitating and mixing
Industrial gear units for mixing and agitating processes Nord Drive Systems – designed by German precision engineers, Getriebebau Nord and assembled locally by BMG – encompass modular drive configurations that
Africa Energy Sector Endorses West African Energy Summit in Aberdeen, Scotland with a Focus on Global Investment
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – offers their strong endorsement and support of the West African Energy Summit (WAES). Taking
African Forum on Mining Calls for Bold Action to Transform the Continent’s Mineral Sector
The 3rd African Forum on Mining (AFM), held from March 19 to 21, 2025, at the African Union Commission’s Headquarters, concluded with a strong call to action for African nations
Celebrating 20 years as Africa’s premier trade and export finance forum
Following record-breaking attendance of over 700 delegates in 2025, GTR Africa will return to Cape Town in March 2026! Now firmly established as the premier forum for Africa’s trade, export,…
Logistics inefficiencies threaten South Africa’s fruit export competitiveness
The Port of Cape Town faces operational inefficiencies, causing delays in fruit shipments. These delays result in economic impacts, including spoilage and quality degradation, which affect South Africa’s competitiveness in
Spotlight on Africa: Constraints Hamper Progress of LNG Export Project Plan
By Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent (P&GJ) – Apparent unrelenting pressure from local and international human and environmental lobby groups on financiers to stop backing either ongoing or approved liquefied natural…
Major trouble for South African car exports
The United States government’s 25% import tariff on cars and key vehicle parts is another blow to the already-besieged South African automotive manufacturing industry. President Donald Trump imposed the tariff
Sowing the seeds of greater food diversity in Africa
Diversifying food sources and developing underused, nutrient-rich crops could help combat malnutrition and enhance food security in Africa. When crop scientist Michael Frei grew up in Germany in the 1980s,
SAA Cargo strengthens regional freight connectivity with Dar es Salaam route
South African Airways Cargo continues its strategic expansion with the relaunch of direct flights between Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This route solidifies SAA Cargo’s commitment to enhancing regional