Zimbabwe Stands Firm on January 2027 Lithium Export Ban
Zimbabwe has reaffirmed that it will proceed with a ban on lithium concentrate exports from January 2027, rejecting calls from producers for an extension to the deadline for domestic mineral
Why Packaging Is Becoming a Strategic Export Advantage for African Businesses
For African exporters, packaging is increasingly becoming more than a way to protect products during transport. As governments and international buyers tighten environmental, safety and traceability requirements, packaging is emerging
Morocco Calls for African Mining Shift From Raw Exports to Industrial Value Chains
Africa needs to move beyond extracting minerals and exporting them in raw or lightly processed form if the continent is to capture more of the economic value created by its
South Africa’s Agricultural Exports Hit Record $4.1 Billion In Second Quarter
South Africa’s agricultural exports reached a record $4.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026, rising 10% year on year as stronger export volumes and improved commodity prices boosted overseas
Indonesia Targets Central Asia and Africa as New Export Markets
INDONESIA – Indonesia is stepping up efforts to diversify its export markets by targeting Central Asia and Africa as part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on traditional trading
Africa Becomes Kenya’s Largest Export Market as Regional Trade Surges
NAIROBI, Kenya – Africa has emerged as Kenya’s largest export destination, accounting for 41.7% of the country’s total exports in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest trade
South African Court Allows Private Rhino Owners To Export Rhino Horn
Court Dismisses Government Appeal The Northern Cape High Court has dismissed a government appeal, clearing the way for private rhino owners to export legally harvested rhino horn in a landmark
South African Fruit Growers Recover as Flood-hit Export Operations Resume
Apple and citrus growers in South Africa’s Western Cape and Eastern Cape are gradually returning to normal operations after severe flooding disrupted harvesting, damaged infrastructure and delayed exports over the
DR Congo Tightens Cobalt Export Rules by Reclaiming Unused Quotas
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced stricter controls over its cobalt exports by reclaiming unused export quotas and reallocating them to a state-controlled reserve, reinforcing the country’s strategy to
Nigeria’s Sesame Export Outlook Faces Threat from Insecurity and Flooding
Nigeria’s sesame industry could face significant challenges in 2026 as rising insecurity and the risk of flooding threaten production across key farming regions, raising concerns about the country’s export outlook