Beyond BRICS: The India-Africa strategic partnership Published by David Sand on 14 May 2015 India’s engagement with Africa is on the rise to cater for both geopolitical and economic interests.
Africa’s overlapping trade blocs trigger illegal trade Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2015 A look at how overlapping membership of trade regimes can trigger illegal trade, using Kenya’s sugar sector as an example.
African trade policies have to match its industrialisation imperative Published by Carlos Lopes on 17 April 2015 Without diversified economies, Africa will remain prone to exogenous shocks, with high levels of unemployment and extreme poverty.
International trade: Three African countries join the list of red countries Published by Staff Writer on 9 April 2015 Globally, the increased concern around public safety has resulted in the intensification of security measures for transportation of goods internationally.
Douala – looking beyond first impressions Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2015 How we made it in Africa‘s Kate Douglas talks about her first impression of Douala. And how wrong it was.
South Africa and US play ‘chicken’ as trade deal deadline looms Published by Anita Powell on 30 March 2015 The humble chicken is at the heart of a critical trade deal between South Africa and its major trading partner, the United States.
Kenya’s economy is growing, but hinges on renewal of US trade pact Published by Lenny Ruvaga on 10 March 2015 Kenya has emerged third among the top 20 fastest-growing economies in the world, according to a 2015 survey by Bloomberg.
How Africa can make the next quantum leap in trade Published by Alex Manson on 18 November 2014 The opportunities for further growth in Africa’s trade are huge, but will only be unlocked if several structural issues can be overcome.
Zambia – landlocked or land lucky? Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2014 “I believe being landlocked in the middle of Africa is now potentially a great advantage,” says Robin Miller of REIZ.
Intra-Africa trade key to boosting African economies Published by Staff Writer on 30 September 2014 “More emphasis needs to be placed on trade partnerships between African countries to drive seamless intra-Africa trade.”
African businesses continue to reap benefits of US-Africa trade agreement, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 14 August 2014 “Africa is the ‘last frontier’, the more we collectively focus on connecting it with the world, the more sustainable its economies will be and the more jobs we will create.”
US-Africa trade: A look at the real issues around AGOA Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2014 How successful has AGOA been in the past 14 years and what future does it hold for Africa?
Is South Africa really at threat of being excluded from AGOA? Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2014 Experts debate the future of AGOA for South Africa and what it would mean for Africa if the country was excluded.
Finding the right chord: A look at integration in North Africa Published by Duncan Pickard on 2 May 2014 The countries of North Africa trade and invest less in each other’s economies than any other region in the world.