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For decades, Africa has remained trapped in an economic paradox: a continent rich in natural resources yet persistently constrained by limited industrialisation, weak manufacturing capacity and rising import dependence. Across
South Africa is expected to significantly increase maize exports during the 2026/2027 marketing season as strong harvests, ample carryover stocks and rising regional demand strengthen the country’s position as Africa’s
China’s solar exports reached an all-time record in March 2026 as demand for renewable energy equipment accelerated across Africa and Asia. According to data from China’s customs authority analysed by
Egypt has taken another major step toward strengthening its digital economy and technology sector by introducing new export incentives for semiconductor and electronics services. The Information Technology Industry Development Agency
South Africa’s agricultural exports increased significantly during the first quarter of 2026, reaching US$3.7 billion and recording year-on-year growth of 11 percent. The strong performance was driven by higher export
Ghana is facing growing pressure to diversify its agricultural export sector as structural challenges in the cocoa industry expose the risks of relying heavily on a single commodity for export
China’s decision to expand zero-tariff access for African exports is expected to accelerate trade flows, strengthen agricultural and industrial exports, and deepen Africa’s integration into global supply chains as exporters
South Africa’s automotive industry is increasingly looking to the rest of Africa as a future growth market after vehicle exports to African countries recorded strong growth in 2025, helping offset
China’s decision to grant zero-tariff access to imports from 53 African countries is being viewed as one of the continent’s biggest trade opportunities in recent years, but analysts warn that
South Africa continues strengthening its position as one of Africa’s leading automotive export hubs, with major international vehicle manufacturers driving billions of rand in exports to global markets. According to