Zambia bans maize exports over dry spell
The Zambian government has imposed restrictions on maize and mealie meal (maize flour) exports in response to an extended dry spell endangering the harvest. Minister of Agriculture Reuben Phiri announced
Volkswagen Africa builds 1.5-millionth export vehicle
Volkswagen’s 1.5-millionth vehicle exported from South Africa Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) this week celebrated building the 1.5-millionth vehicle built at the Kariega plant for the export market. The milestone vehicle,…
How will US move to pause new LNG exports impact Africa?
The United States’ decision to temporarily cease approvals for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports will have conflicting impacts on African exporters and importers of the commodity. Announcing the move
Frozen strawberries and oranges drive Egypt’s export growth to Brazil
According to EastFruit, Egypt is expanding its export markets for vegetables and fruits, and Brazil is one of the most promising destinations. In 2023, Egyptian exporters doubled their shipments of
Moroccan Confederation Condemns European Farmer’s Vandalism of Agricultural Exports
Farmers set branches and tires on fire as they demonstrate in southwerstern France. photo credit: Christophe Archambault/AFP via Getty Images Rabat – The Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development
Nigeria still has untapped potential in the agricultural produce export market
Nigeria’s agricultural sector, though a vast source of foreign exchange, remains underexploited due to a lack of government commitment. The country has the potential to significantly enhance the value of
AfCFTA: African Countries Must Go Beyond Exporting Raw Materials – Envoys
African countries have been warned that continuing to export materials raw is an unsustainable path of dependency. The Consul-General of Ghana to Lagos, Ms. Samata Bukari, stated this in Lagos
African coffee producing countries urged to add value to coffee export
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | While specialty coffee from Africa is gaining popularity among consumers across the world, officials of the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) have urged African…
South Africa squandering export opportunities-Expert
A South African expert now says that the country is squandering its export opportunities resulting in far-reaching negative consequences. Prof Waldo Krugell from the North-West University’s Faculty of Economic and
How Has The African Growth And Opportunity Act (AGOA) Benefited African Countries?
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is a trade agreement between the United States and sub-Saharan African countries. Agoa has helped to increase trade and investment between Africa and