Region abandons pro-GMO arena as Kenya awaits first seed import
Kenya stands alone in the region as far as the importation and growing of genetically modified organisms (GMO) is concerned. Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi have all said they are not
Ghana: BoG Withdraws Foreign Exchange Support for Importation of Rice, Others
By Kingsley Asare The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has stated that it will no longer provide foreign exchange support to im-porters for the importation of some products into the country.
Zimbabwe: Zim Targets Increase in Horticulture Production
By Precious Manomano Zimbabwe is targeting increase in high value horticultural products for export markets to create more jobs and continuing to diversify its agricultural production base and increased production
Government, Diplomatic Community Observe Log Export Operations
A delegation from the diplomatic community and government have paid a visit to the Freeport of Monrovia to observe how timber logs are exported out of the country. The visit
ATEX, a boost for intra-Africa trade
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (Addis Ababa) Sharm El-Sheikh, November 2022 (ECA) – African countries should use the innovative Africa Exchange Trade Platform (ATEX) and boost digital trade in…
African Women Entrepreneurs Call for Support of Africa Free Trade
By Moki Edwin Kindzeka Yaounde — African women entrepreneurs from 35 countries have called for more support from lenders and governments to help them benefit from the African Continental Free
Zimbabwe Open for Business, says President Mnangagwa
Zimbabwean President Dr Emerson Mnangagwa has called on investors to realize the massive investment opportunities in Zimbabwe and shun negative perceptions of risk. Zimbabwe, self-sufficient in food production and a
Ghana: Boost for Exporters, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises… As Alibaba.com Enters Ghanaian Market
Global technology company, Alibaba.com has signed a Channel Partnership agreement with World Trade Centre Accra, a member of the Strategic Initiatives Limited Group. The agreement is Alibaba.com’s first entry into
IMF roots for cross-border Africa trade
The International Monetary Fund is appealing to African countries to open up their local markets to commodities from their regional peers as a long-term solution to persistent food shortages. Last