South Africa’s car sales surge 7.3%; but exports take a knock
Aggregate domestic new vehicle sales in February 2025 totalled 47,978 units, reflecting an increase of 3,229 units, or a gain of 7.3%, compared to the 44,749 vehicles sold in February
Uganda joins Afreximbank’s Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA) as 21st Member State
The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) development impact investment arm, into all corners of the
Congo’s export ban not enough to clear the cobalt glut
Credit: Missouri Cobalt. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s four-month suspension of cobalt exports is a sign that even the world’s largest producer is now feeling the pain of historically low…
Ghana marks 68 years of independence as Africa’s leading gold exporter
Ghana celebrates 68 years of independence on 6th March 2025, standing as a symbol of resilience, economic progress, and rich cultural heritage. ・Ghana celebrates 68 years of independence on 6th
Philippines green lights South African table grape exports
Milestone is the culmination of ten years of negotiations South Africa has secured market access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines after ten years of negotiations. Agriculture minister
How do we ensure that record agricultural exports translate to strong agricultural GDP?
John Hudson, Head of Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking Agriculture is an exciting and complex sector and, while it is volatile, it also offers immense opportunity. The past 2 years,…
Afreximbank Signs Key Deal With Kenya To Boost Industrial Parks And SEZs
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Kenyan government have come together to launch initiatives designed to support the country’s industrialisation and export-led development agenda African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the
The major export products in Africa’s 10 richest countries
Africa is rich in natural resources and diverse industries Top 10 richest African countries highlighted along with their leading export products and GDP-PPP per capita Challenges facing African economies and
Ban lifted on South Africa export of vegetables to Botswana
Ban lifted on South Africa export of vegetables to Botswana Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the lifting of the ban on…
South Africa’s agricultural exports hit record in 2024
South African agricultural exports rose 3% to a record $13.7 billion last year led by shipments of citrus fruit and grapes, an industry body said. The increase is the sixth