Africa’s Next Global Export Won’t Be Minerals — It Will Be AI
By Sir Roger Jantio For decades, Africa’s export story has centred on minerals, oil, and raw commodities. But the continent’s next global export may not be copper, cobalt, or crude
African Export-Import Bank Raises CARICOM Financing Ceiling To $5 Billion
The African Export-Import Bank has increased its financing limit for the Caribbean Community to 5 billion US dollars from 3 billion US dollars, deepening its push to expand trade and
EAPP and SAPP Sign Landmark MoU to Strengthen Cross-Border Power Trade in Africa
Africa’s push toward a fully integrated electricity market gained significant momentum in late February 2026 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Independent Regulatory Board of the
Energy Efficiency – BMG installs VSDs on Farms for Improved Efficiencies and Energy Savings
BMG’s Smart-Farming agricultural team works closely with farmers throughout Southern Africa, assisting them with the selection, installation and operation of new electromechanical systems. These projects are designed to improve efficiencies,
Africa’s Infrastructure Boom: Infrastructure Africa 2026 Set to Drive Investment, Partnerships and Delivery
Cape Town, South Africa – 26 February 2026 – Africa stands on the brink of an infrastructure transformation. With projected economic growth, rapid urbanisation and ambitious continental development agendas underway,
AGOA Extension Brings Short-Term Relief, But U.S.-Africa Trade Faces Uncertainty
The recent extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through the end of 2026 has brought temporary relief to African exporters, yet lingering uncertainty over U.S. trade policy
Top 10 African Countries That Secured China’s $66.1bn in Energy Financing (2000–2024)
Between 2000 and 2024, China directed $66.1 billion in loans into Africa’s energy sector, funding oil and gas production, power generation plants, electricity transmission networks and renewable energy projects. Over
CMA CGM Opens Regional Headquarters in Abidjan to Strengthen Africa Logistics Operations
Global shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has inaugurated a new regional headquarters in Abidjan, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Africa and strengthening coordination of its maritime and logistics activities
Morocco Overtakes Kenya as Africa’s Top Avocado Exporter in 2025
Morocco has emerged as Africa’s leading avocado exporter in 2025, overtaking Kenya, according to the latest tropical fruit market review by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO’s 2025
The Role of Nigeria in Africa’s Upcoming Trade Revolution
The global economic order is entering a new phase. For more than two decades — particularly after World Trade Organization accession in 2001 — China became the epicentre of global