Ghana Moves to Overhaul Mining Code as Gold Prices Surge 65%
Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer and the world’s sixth largest, is preparing a revision of its mining code as authorities seek a bigger share of revenues amid a sharp rise
Ethiopia Lost an Estimated US$24.6bn to Trade Misinvoicing Over a Decade, Report Finds
Ethiopia is estimated to have lost US$24.6 billion to trade misinvoicing and related illicit financial flows between 2013 and 2022, exposing a significant and persistent leak in the country’s trade,
FASA 2026 Conference a Gateway to Franchise Growth and Opportunity
The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) invites entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry stakeholders to join South Africa’s premier franchising event—the FASA 2026 National Conference & Expo—taking place on Thursday,
Kenya Issues 30-Day Ultimatum to Maize Hoarders as Government Moves to Safeguard Food Security
By Brandon Moss The Government of Kenya has issued a 30-day ultimatum to traders and individuals hoarding maize stocks, warning that failure to release supplies to the market will trigger
South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Exports Rise 11% on Improved Rail Performance
By Jayden Bagshaw Coal exports from South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) increased by 11% in 2025 to 57.66 million metric tonnes—their highest level in four years—following improvements in
Indian Diesel Exports to West Africa Surge as EU Bans Russian Crude-Derived Fuel
India’s diesel exports to West Africa have surged to record levels as new European Union (EU) regulations banning fuel derived from Russian crude reshape global energy trade flows, according to
Africa’s Export Value Chains: Industrial and Transport Goods Unlock New Trade Potential
Beyond Commodities While Africa remains heavily reliant on commodity exports, new trade analysis shows significant untapped potential in industrial and transport-related goods, including: Motor vehicles and components Industrial machinery Electrical
Nigeria’s Export Strategy Expands Under AfCFTA Framework
Strategic Context Nigeria is intensifying efforts to diversify its export base under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), moving beyond oil dependency toward agriculture, manufacturing and services-led exports. Central
Africa Trade Underestimated: A New Narrative for Exports & Imports
A new analysis shows African trade is larger and more dynamic than previously thought — especially in South-South markets. What this means for exporters and importers across the continent. Africa’s
Kenya–China Trade Deal: Export Growth Poised to Surge
Kenya’s preliminary trade agreement with China offers 98.2% duty-free access for exports — what it means for exporters, importers and economic diversification. Kenya is aggressively repositioning itself in the global