May 02
East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania Resolve Poultry Trade Concerns in EAC Meeting
Business Day Africa
Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have successfully addressed longstanding concerns regarding the export of poultry and poultry products between them following a two-day… Read more »
April 30
Kenya: U.S. Chamber Delegation to Kenya Lays Groundwork for State Visit [press release]
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-Africa Business Center led a three-day executive delegation to Nairobi, Kenya, to coincide with the visit of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina… Read more »
April 29
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Visit to France Likely to Focus On War in Eastern DRC and Commerce
RFI
French President Emmanuel Macron met his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi on Monday in Paris. The visit, which will continue tomorrow, Tuesday, will focus on business… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Gold Revenues 'Unaffected By War'
Dabanga
Although the war between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has continued since mid-April of last year, gold exports have allegedly not stopped or been affected by… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Inflation Still Unbearable
Daily Trust
The National Bureau of Statistics' (NBS) data on inflation in March 2024, showed that food inflation climbed to 40 per cent, in spite of the marginal increase in general inflation… Read more »
West Africa: The Spectre of Racism in Nigeria
Daily Trust
It was only when the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) clamped on the Chinese supermarket in Abuja alleged to be barring Nigerians from patronising it… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Trade Fair Lives Up to Billing
The Herald
Wallace Ruzvidzo recently in Bulawayo Read more »
April 28
Ethiopia: Ministry Posts Over 287 Mln USD Minerals Export
Ethiopian Herald
The Ministry of Mines revealed that 287. 28 million USD was secured from minerals export during the last nine months of the current fiscal year. Read more »
Nigeria: How Low Income Earners Battle for Survival Amidst Rising Inflation
Daily Trust
Low income earners are struggling to meet their basic needs amidst the high cost of commodities occasioned by rising inflation, Daily Trust Saturday reports. Read more »
West Africa: Traders Worry Over Rising Extortion On Nigeria-Benin Border
Daily Trust
Traders, clearing agents and drivers have expressed concerns over the proliferation of checkpoints mounted by security operatives on the Seme Border-Mile 2 corridor. Read more »
April 27
West Africa: Niger Opens Discussions With Chinese Coy On Mechanised Farming
Daily Trust
The Niger State government has opened discussion with a Chinese Company--YTO Group Corporation, and Tee-Pama Nigeria Limited for the procurement of durable tractors and other… Read more »
April 26
Tunisia: Trade Deficit Shrinks 4.16 Percent to Tnd 1,540.1 Million in March 2024 [upd 2]
Tunis Afrique Presse
The monthly trade deficit shrank 4.16% in March to TND 1,540.1 million compared to the previous month, reads the National Institute of Statistics (INS) monthly report on Foreign… Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Counterfeit Body Intensifies Fight Against Illicit Trade
Capital FM
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) is in the process of implementing varied methods to fight trade in illicit goods that costs Kenya upwards of Sh40 billion annually. Read more »
East Africa: Comesa to Enforces Trade Regulations Against Dumping, Subsidies
Business Day Africa
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has commenced the implementation of the Trade Remedies Regulation, aimed at shielding member states from anti-dumping and… Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: Concerns As Fuel Queues Worsen in Abuja, Lagos, Others
Daily Trust
From Abdullateef Aliyu and Dotun Omisakin (Lagos), Seun Adeuyi (Abuja), Ahmad Datti (Kano), Maryam Ahmadu-Suka (Kaduna) & Mumini Abdulkareem (Ilorin) Read more »
Nigeria: 140-Yr-Old Pz Cussons Considers Leaving Africa Over Nigeria's Sales Plunge
Leadership
There are indications that PZ Cussons Plc may leave Africa after sales plunged in its Nigeria operation. Read more »
April 23
Liberia: I. Coast Cocoa Trade Destroying Liberian Forest-Report
New Dawn
An investigation by Côte d'Ivoire NGO suggests that the European Union law on deforestation urgently needs to be implemented to significantly strengthen supply chain… Read more »
Angola: Angola and Indonesia Trade Rises to USD 1.6 Billion in Five Years
ANGOP
The volume of business between Angola and Indonesia has risen from USD 1.5 billion to USD 1.6 billion in the last five years, said Tuesday in Luanda Province the Indonesian… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Ruto to Be the Chief Guest At Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to embark on a state visit to Zimbabwe this week. Read more »
Kenya: Firm Finds Niche in the Production of Roofing Sheets
Capital FM
While still pursuing her degree in Business Management and Accounting at the University, Hope Tamara joined Imarisha Mabati roofing company as a sales agent. Read more »
Nigeria: How E-Commerce Can Leverage Computer Vision Technology to Boost Sector - NCC
Leadership
The rapid adoption of Computer Vision Technology (CVT) has revolutionized business operations and transformed e-commerce by improving efficiency in a variety of ways. Read more »
Nigeria: Commercial Transport Operators Hike Fares As Petrol Stations Shut Outlets
Premium Times
The transport operators hiked fares due to fuel scarcity as petrol stations shut down outlets following the withdrawal of service by IPMAN. Read more »
East Africa: Seychelles' National IP Strategy Under Development, Says Trade Official
Seychelles News Agency
A national strategy for intellectual property (IP) is currently being developed for Seychelles and once completed it is expected to guide all application of the law and policies… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Wheat Farmers Propose Power Tariff Reduction
The Herald
Wheat farmers have commended Government's recent initiative to reduce water charges by 31 percent and called for a similar reduction in electricity tariffs to further encourage… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Forex Gains, Imports Still Low At Seaports, Airports
Leadership
Despite significant drop in foreign exchange at the official, parallel markets as well as exchange rate for calculating import duties by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), cargo… Read more »