Browsing: Trade
President William Ruto of Kenya has used engagements in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to push for closer Kenya–Zambia economic cooperation and to urge faster delivery of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Two new digital platforms, BiasharaLink and Deal House, aim to convert trade enquiries into trackable, financed deals by repositioning diplomatic missions as execution-focused facilitators.
South African agricultural exports hit a record $15.1bn in 2025, despite a US slump, as Africa & other regional demand supported growth.
South Africa has formally become the 54th member of the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank), inaugurating an US$8 billion country programme designed to accelerate trade, industrial development and infrastructure investment across Africa.
TradeMark Africa’s annual report outlines progress cutting non-tariff barriers, through standards, SPS reforms and digital tools that make borders predictable.
Afreximbank has selected startups for a three-month cohort beginning in March 2026 that will combine mentorship, learning modules and potential investment to scale trade-focused innovation.
Morocco and Senegal agree new cooperation roadmap and outline an investment pipeline at Casablanca forum focused on trade, industry and SMEs.
At Davos, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO chief pointed to value addition, supply-chain diversification, and scale-up opportunities in textiles, digital trade, and services.
Agreement with Terminal Investment Limited and Maha Capital Partners targets higher capacity, new jobs, and an Africa–Europe–Middle East logistics role.
BATSA plans to end local cigarette production as illicit trade nears 75%, shifting to imports & consulting staff on Heidelberg plant closure.