The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), enacted in 2000, granted duty-free access to the U.S. market for over 1,800 products from eligible sub-Saharan African countries. The approach by the…
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As Sub-Saharan Africa battles to lift its head above the parapet of poverty and economic destitution, a key ingredient that is often overlooked by those who desire to see improvements.…
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), a critical artery for Central Africa’s copper trade, is set for a major transformation. After decades of aging infrastructure, limited capacity, and operational challenges, Zambia,…
For startup and scale-up entrepreneurs in Africa, the continent’s dynamic markets offer fertile ground for innovation, but for some sectors, true hyper-growth often lies beyond Africa’s borders. With Africa’s startup…
The Global Supply-Chain Context The global supply chain landscape is undergoing profound transformations, driven by escalating trade tensions, particularly with the U.S. implementing higher tariffs on imports from countries like…
ODeX (Online Documents Exchange)and Pacific International Lines (PIL) went live with digital shipping solutions in Mozambique on as of today (9 September), introducing e-invoicing, e-payments, and electronic documents to streamline…
Business & Tech News Ghana’s Economy – Gaining Positive Momentum Ghana’s annual inflation rate in August, slowed for the eighth consecutive month, reaching its lowest level since October 2021, the…
The Big Tariff Questions South African Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has this week announced the possibility of South Africa raising import duties on fully imported automotive…
With less than 48 hours before the United States enforces a sweeping 30% tariffs on South African exports, exporters across multiple sectors brace for a significant blow to trade flows…
Business & Tech News Copper Heading to New Highs Copper futures are edging upwards toward $5.6 per pound on Monday, trading near record highs after China’s industry ministry pledged to…
