UNCTAD urges African countries to rethink export diversification to survive economic shocks
The continent’s free trade area, a growing middle class, an emerging consumer market, increased access to financial services and technology,…
Category: Trade
E-COMMERCE AND Q-COMMERCE BOOM BENEFITS CONSUMERS AND COURIERS
Imagine a future in which your new cell phone is delivered to your home by a courier who also sets…
IMPERIAL ACQUIRES CONTROLLING STAKE IN ‘AFRICA FMCG DISTRIBUTION LTD’ IN NIGERIA
Imperial, owned by DP World, has announced its Market Access business has completed the strategic acquisition of a controlling stake…
Free Trade Deal Boosts Africa’s Economic Development
HIGHLIGHTS A new agreement creating Africa’s first continent-wide free trade area could generate greater economic benefits than previously estimated. The…
DIGITALISE YOUR ORGANISATION’S PROCUREMENT OR RISK EXTINCTION, EXPERTS WARN
The digital transformation of procurement is well underway, and any organisation that is clinging to analog procurement in today’s digital…
AfCFTA To Encourage Use Of Local Currencies To Boost Trade
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on Tuesday said it will promote the use of local currencies in order…
DP WORLD HOSTS AFRICA FORUM AT EXPO FLOW PAVILION TO DISCUSS THE ROLE OF TRADE IN UNLOCKING THE CONTINENT’S POTENTIAL
DP World hosted the Africa Forum at its EXPO Flow Pavilion on Wednesday 16th March Keynote speeches and panel events explored…
WCO AND AFCFTA SECRETARIATS JOIN FORCES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA
On 15 February 2022, Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), and H.E. Mr. Wamkele Mene,…
FUTURE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ALLIANCE LAUNCHED
ICC, DCSA, BIMCO, FIATA and SWIFT have launched the Future International Trade Alliance and signed a memorandum of understanding to…
TANZANIA KENYA TOTAL TRADE HIT USD 905.5 MILLION
Kenya Tanzania bilateral trade hit USD 905.5 million in 2021 for the period January –November 2021 according to the Central…