Debt, Tariffs, and Distrust: The Three Major Threats Undermining Global Trade
Strangled by a record $31 trillion debt, developing countries are watching global trade falter under the weight of escalating tariff…
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Africa: Removing Non-Tariff Barriers Through Efficient and Depoliticized Systems
Economic communities such as COMESA and the East African Community (EAC) are regularly confronted with the persistent problem of Non-Tariff…
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August: Global Air Cargo Driven by Sea-to-Air Shift
The global air cargo market maintained its momentum in August, recording its sixth consecutive month of growth. This expansion is…
AGOA Extension: African Manufacturers’ Last Stand
African industries are waging a last-minute campaign to extend the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA), a key trade agreement…
Launch of Air One: Soget Digitizes Air Cargo Logistics
Soget, a French software publisher well known for its port management solutions, is diversifying into air transport. The company recently…
African Airlines: Air Cargo Volumes Up 9.4% in July
After several months of mixed performance, African airlines recorded a sharp 9.4% increase in air cargo volumes in July 2025…
South Africa Submits New Trade Proposal to Counter U.S. Tariffs
In response to the recent implementation of new tariffs by Donald Trump’s administration, South Africa is adopting a new strategy…
Safer borders, stronger trade for West African Women
The goal is implement solutions like these to make cross-border trade safer, simpler, and more inclusive for women Every day…
Public Procurement: Fraud, Ethics and Tariffs Take Center Stage at the 2025 Smart Procurement Indaba
Procurement fraud, tariffs and ethical sourcing are among the topics topping the agenda at the upcoming 19th annual Smart Procurement…
South Africa: Joint Media Statement by the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry and Competition, 4 August 2025
While the current measures present challenges, it also presents opportunities to build and accelerate the implementation of the AfCFTA and…