West African juntas impose levy on imported goods
Originally established in 2023 as a security alliance among the military governments of these countries—each coming to power through coups—the Alliance of Sahel States has evolved. It now aims to
Nigeria risks $110bn food import bill without digital agriculture- Group
By Felicia Imohimi The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has warned that Nigeria could spend 110 billion dollars on food imports in 2025, if it fails to adopt and strengthen digital
Mapping South Africa’s arms exports: trends, key markets, and regional demand
Paramount Maatla vehicles being assembled. South Africa’s long struggling defence industry has, in recent years, experienced somewhat of a revival. The National Conventional Arms Control Committee’s (NCACC’s) annual reports have
Can South Africa Deepen Agricultural Exports to China?
A friend recently sent me a Bloomberg article about China’s efforts to diversify agricultural imports. The idea is to lessen the reliance on the US in anticipation of trade friction…
Zimbabwe lifts ban on cloven-hoofed animal imports from South Africa
HARARE – Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) and Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) welcomed Zimbabwe last week lifting the ban on the importation of cloven-hoofed animals and their
How the superman trailer impacts shipping and distribution in Africa
As James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman reboot trailer starts to trend, movie enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting its release in 2025. But beyond the excitement surrounding the cinematic experience lies…
Egypt mulls forming coalition of pharmaceutical companies to boost exports to Africa
December 2024: The Foreign Ministry’s Permanent Committee for Following-Up on Egyptian-African Relations proposed to form a coalition comprising public and private pharmaceutical companies to boost exports to African countries and
Sub-Saharan Africa’s Transport and Logistics Sector Charts Path to Sustainable Future at Landmark Conference
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) successfully concluded its three-day conference titled “Unlocking Sub-Saharan Africa’s Potential: Transforming Transport and Logistics for a Sustainable Future” at the Futuroad Expo
South Africa’s vehicle market driven by strong rental and car sales despite export slump
Export sales decreased by 12,210 units, or 28,6%, to 30,431 units in November 2024 compared to the 42,641 vehicles exported in November 2023 According to Naamsa, the South African automotive