Small businesses in Benin set to tap into African free trade area
More than 100 local enterprises went through the ‘How to Export with the AfCFTA’ workshop, which the International Trade Centre (ITC) has rolled out across the continent. As part of
African Development Bank invests $20 million in infrastructure fund to catalyze continental development
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, August 1, 2024/ — The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has signed a $20 million equity investment in the African Infrastructure Investment Fund 4 (AIIF4). The deal, signed
Boosting trade with open skies, ports, and streamlined visas in Africa
Alderman Vos also spotlighted Cape Town’s robust enterprise development initiatives to empower At the recent African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Conference, Alderman James Vos, the City of Cape Town’s
Investment in rail is essential for Africa’s socio-economic growth
President of the Southern African Railways Association (SARA), Hishaam Emeran, has called on the African continent to harness the potential of rail as it has a critical role to play
China Catches Up With EU’s Exports To Africa, But Imports Far Less
Alicia García Herrero (Natixis) | The European Union has a historically strong economic relationship with Africa, but its dominant position has gradually been challenged by the rise of China, especially
AGOA: 25 Years of US-Africa Mutual Benefit
PEMBROKE, North Carolina — The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), enacted in 2000, grants African countries with certain criteria access to more than 1,800 duty-free products in the United
Korea-Africa Summit: Seoul to import minerals in exchange for technology transfer
Trade between South Korea and Africa was worth 20.2 billion dollars in 2022, while Korean investment in infrastructure on the African continent is estimated at an average of 700 million
Iran capable to export medicines, medical equipment to Africa
Image:Pixabay TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran has the potential to export medicines and medical equipment to 20 African countries, the director of the Iranian Food and Drug Administration (IFDA)
Powering Up – Maximising your Investment in a Commercial Generator
In the face of persistent loadshedding challenges, an uninterrupted power supply is imperative for sustaining critical operations in businesses and industries. As a result, many South African companies have found
Transforming Artisanal Mining Can Be Beneficial for People and the Planet
Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) are the “orphans” of the mining world. The global mining industry, including some governments, perceives artisanal mining as a “residual sector.” Yet over 40 million