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
Africa Must Process Its Resources, Not Just Export Them – BUA Chairman Rabiu
By Arinze Nwafor Africa’s long-standing development model—built around exporting raw materials and importing finished goods—is no longer sustainable and must be fundamentally restructured, according to Abdul Samad Rabiu, Founder and
Egypt’s Foreign Trade Performance in 2025: Global Growth, Africa’s Untapped Potential and the Impact of the Sudan Conflict
By Eng. Monjed Ibrahim Youssef Economic Expert in Egypt–Sudan Trade Relations Egypt’s foreign trade performance in 2025 reflects a cautiously improving economic trajectory following several difficult years marked by global
FASA Conference 2026 Draws Strong Industry Backing as Key Platform for Franchise Growth
The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE), leading financial institutions, sector education and training authorities and industry bodies have reaffirmed their commitment to franchising through support of the Franchise Association of South
Global Food Prices Fall in January – A Mixed Picture for African Markets
Global food prices fell for the fifth consecutive month in January 2026, according to the latest data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO Food Price
South Africa and Kenya Advance Trade Links With Beijing
South Africa and Kenya have taken significant steps to deepen trade and investment ties with China, as Beijing moves closer to granting broad duty-free access to African exports and positioning
Ghana and Zambia Commit to Deepening Trade Ties Under AfCFTA
Ghana and Zambia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening long-standing bilateral relations, with renewed focus on expanding intra-African trade and unlocking investment-led growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area
Kanona Power to Build US$100 Million Zambia–Tanzania Transmission Link to Boost Regional Energy Trade
A Kanona Power initiative to construct a high-voltage electricity transmission line between Zambia and Tanzania has emerged as a significant private-sector effort to strengthen cross-border power trade and support regional
Iran’s TPO Maps Out Operational Strategy to Expand Trade with Africa
Iran is stepping up efforts to deepen its trade and investment engagement with Africa, with the country’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) preparing a set of operational programmes aimed at easing
South Africa’s Agricultural Exports to the US Held Firm in 2025 — But the Outlook Is Fragile
South Africa’s agricultural exports to the United States showed resilience in 2025, but underlying data suggests that this stability may prove short-lived as higher tariffs begin to bite more fully.