African exports and economic development
What does it take to develop Africa? To enable it to take its pride of place in the world, and reduce its dependence on foreign aid? Is such a thing
Top 10 African Nations Leading in Intra-Continent Exports
The ongoing establishment of the world’s largest single market, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), has led to a remarkable increase in intra-continent trade, rising by over US $50…
Zimbabwe secures agri export boost with first-of-its-kind BII loan
British International Investment (BII) has provided a US$10mn loan to NMB Bank Zimbabwe, the development finance institution’s first banking sector debt financing deal in the Southern African country. 70% of
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
Citrus export season baffles South African industry leaders
Volumes shipped through the country’s ports have failed to reach early crop predictions South Africa’s citrus industry has already seen a fairly dramatic decline in its original export forecast so
South Africa clears import of mangoes from India: Farm export body
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa has granted permission to import different varieties of mangoes from India, an official of India’s farm export body said here. Simmi Unnikrishnan, Assistant General Manager from the
South African Star Ruby export forecast adjusted downward again
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa’s (CGA) Grapefruit Variety Focus Group announced a further downward revision to its export estimates for the 2024 season. Feedback from the regional grower
CWP Global to produce and export green hydrogen-based DRI from Africa to Europe
Société Nationale Industrielle et Miniére (SNIM) and AMAN Green Energy will collaborate on a new facility for the production of green direct reduced iron (DRI). Under a Memorandum of Understanding
Nigeria Moves to Boost Trade with South Korea After Export Boom
Nigeria plans to enhance economic ties with South Korea following the export of $2.26 million (N3.4 billion) worth of alloys and unwrought aluminum in Q4 2023, according to the West
Zimbabwe has greater scope to expand its blueberry exports markets
ZIMBABWE, which was once regarded as Southern Africa’s breadbasket, is now carving a new niche in the global food market through blueberries.Image-Pixabay Trade Focus By Allan Majuru This remarkable rise,