Zambia Secures 540,000-Tonne Maize Export Deal with Kenya
Zambia is set to export 540,000 metric tons of white maize to Kenya under a new agreement aimed at helping the East African country strengthen its maize supplies following a
Criterion Equipment’s Dependable Range of Heavy-Duty TCM Forklift Trucks for Many Tough Industries
Criterion Equipment’s heavy-duty 12-23-tonne forklifts play a critical role in maintaining productivity in demanding material handling applications. The combination of two engine output ratings, automatic transmission and a broad choice
Road Freight SME Summit 2026 to Unlock Working Capital and Growth Opportunities for South Africa’s Transport and Logistics SMEs
South Africa’s transport and logistics SMEs will converge at the 4th Annual Access Road Freight SME Summit 2026, taking place on 21–22 October 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg.
Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Widens As Non-Crude Exports Overtake Oil
Nigeria’s total merchandise trade increased by 19.1% quarter-on-quarter to ₦41.44 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, supported by a strong rise in exports. Exports climbed 27.6% during the quarter
Egypt Opens New Export Market for South African Red Meat
South African red meat producers are set to gain access to Egypt’s sizeable consumer market after South Africa and Egypt concluded negotiations on the veterinary requirements governing red meat exports.
South Africa’s Bakkie Exports Slide as Chinese EV Rivals Gain Ground
South Africa’s two leading bakkie manufacturers, Toyota and Ford, are facing a sharp decline in vehicle exports as weaker demand for conventional petrol and diesel models combines with growing competition
USAID-Backed Programme Targets SME Export Growth Across Southern Africa
The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launched a USAID-funded programme to strengthen investment and export readiness among 100 small and medium-sized enterprises across nine Southern African countries. The
Africa Can Accelerate Intra-African Trade by Closing Market Access Gaps
Africa has a major opportunity to accelerate intra-African trade, attract investment and drive industrialisation by strengthening the systems that connect businesses across borders, according to African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Executive
China’s Zero-Tariff Policy Opens New Export Opportunities for African Businesses
China’s zero-tariff policy for eligible African exports is creating new opportunities for businesses across the continent to expand into one of the world’s largest consumer markets, with early shipments from
Ethiopia Records $14.4 Million in AfCFTA Exports as African Markets Expand
Ethiopia recorded more than $14.4 million in exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) between the start of official trading in October 2025 and May 30, 2026, marking