Zambia Lifts Maize Export Ban to Boost Farmer Incomes
The Ministry of Agriculture Zambia has announced the lifting of the country’s maize and mealie meal export ban, in a move aimed at improving market access and increasing incomes for
Driving Africa’s Industrial Future Through Manufacturing Growth
Africa’s path to long-term economic growth is increasingly tied to industrialisation, as the continent looks to strengthen its manufacturing base and unlock greater value from its resources. According to Manufacturing
Volkswagen Group Africa Reaches 500,000 Polo Export Milestone at Kariega Plant
Volkswagen Group Africa has reached a major production milestone, with the 500,000th unit of its current Volkswagen Polo rolling off the assembly line at its Kariega plant in South Africa.
SACU Trade Barriers Threaten South Africa’s Agricultural Exports, Warns Agbiz
Rising Trade Tensions Within SACU Growing trade restrictions within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are raising concerns about the future of regional agricultural trade. The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz)
DRC Launches $46.5M Ubangi River Development Program to Boost Trade, Agriculture, and Climate Resilience
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched the $46.5 million PREDIRE program to turn the Ubangi River basin into a major trade, agriculture, and climate resilience corridor in Central
Visa-Free Travel Gains Momentum Across Africa, But High Flight Costs Remain a Barrier
A growing number of African countries, including Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Zambia, Namibia, Senegal, and Uganda, are accelerating efforts to open borders and promote tourism through visa-free travel policies. Across the
South Africa Eyes New Citrus Export Record Amid Global Uncertainty
South Africa is on track for another strong year in citrus exports, with the industry forecasting shipments of 210 to 215 million cartons for the 2026 season—potentially surpassing last year’s
Ethiopia Tapping Only Half of Its Export Potential, Says Afreximbank Report
Ethiopia is currently utilizing only a fraction of its export capacity, with a new report from African Export-Import Bank highlighting significant untapped opportunities for growth. According to the report, sustained
Afreximbank Secures $2 Billion Syndicated Loan to Boost Africa’s Trade and Economic Growth
The African Export-Import Bank has successfully secured a $2 billion syndicated loan facility, reinforcing its position as a key financial institution driving trade and economic growth across Africa. The three-year
Kenya Tea Exports Disrupted as Iran Conflict Causes Shipping Delays and Mounting Losses
Kenya’s tea export sector is facing mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict disrupt global shipping routes, leaving millions of kilograms of tea stranded at the port