DP World begins construction of new African container port
A workboat supports dredger Willem Van Rubroeck as it dredges a 5-km shipping channel (source: DP World) Construction has started on a new port in West Africa that will become
Exporters decry Africa’s low trade performance despite AfCFTA
Exporters and stakeholders have raised concerns about the difficulties of trading within Africa, describing the logistics and policy barriers as more challenging than exporting to other continents, despite the proximity.
Banking sector sees better fortunes for South Africa in 2025
With export markets already diverse, agricultural produce will likely expand in the coming years – mainly due to previously underutilised land This year has been one of mixed fortunes for
How the superman trailer impacts shipping and distribution in Africa
As James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman reboot trailer starts to trend, movie enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting its release in 2025. But beyond the excitement surrounding the cinematic experience lies…
Afreximbank and Egyptian Exporters Association empower 150 African SMEs with export readiness training
One hundred and fifty small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from 10 African countries are set to become Africa’s latest businesses positioned for the global export market with participation in the
South Africa’s maize export activity so far
While South Africa’s maize production is down 23% from the last season because of the tough mid-summer drought to an expected harvest of 12,72 million tonnes, we continue to export
Recovery in South Africa’s fruit exports
Fruit exports from South Africa have seen a slight recovery this year after declining in 2023. At 4.17 million tons, exports this year are 2% higher than in 2023 but
The European Union-Africa Chamber of Commerce and Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export sign a partnership for tangible results in support of Ivorian exports
This significant agreement, officially signed on December 9, 2024, reflects a shared commitment to strengthening international trade, financing, and the competitiveness of Ivorian businesses in European and global markets. A
Dangote Refinery Begins Petrol Export to Cameroon
Dangote Refinery and Neptune Oil have announced the first export of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refinery, to Cameroon. This milestone,
Mozambique political unrest disrupts Eswatini sugar exports
A drone view shows stranded trucks at the side of the road, near the Lebombo border outside Mbombela, South Africa, Nov. 29, 2024. Mozambique’s political instability has caused traffic congestion