Six ways Africa can unlock its agricultural potential Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 16 April 2014 Better farming methods and political commitment are ways to improve the agricultural industry.
A look at Africa’s bumpy roads and rails Published by Nirit Ben-Ari on 1 April 2014 Unprecedented investments in Africa’s ground transportation are hardly enough.
Why formal trade in Africa lags, while informal prospers Published by Kate Douglas on 28 March 2014 “Informal flows are extraordinarily developed and actually very good at getting to market.”
Africa must do more to unlock potential for rising intra-African trade Published by Staff Writer on 20 March 2014 Exports by African countries to their peers on the continent have surged by 32% since the 2008 economic downturn.
Álvaro Sobrinho: Intra-African trade is an untapped opportunity on the continent Published by Alvaro Sobrinho on 26 February 2014 “Strengthening regional cooperation and trade will make Africa more competitive internationally.”
Africa ‘has potential to grab global manufacturing opportunity’ Published by Kate Douglas on 9 January 2014 Africa should focus on developing a range of economic activities and the skills to match these.
Cross-border deal making in Africa expected to rise in 2014 Published by Kate Douglas on 5 December 2013 Report projects growth in number of M&A between companies in different African countries.
Can trade make a difference in Africa? Published by Carlos Lopes on 14 August 2013 Africa’s economic power is growing, and trade can significantly aid sustainable development.
US keeps eye on European competition for African trade Published by Gabe Joselow on 13 August 2013 US considering extending African Growth and Opportunity Act, while keeping an eye on potential deals between European and African nations.
Africa becoming an increasingly important trading partner for BRICS countries Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2013 BRICS countries’ trade with Africa has grown faster than the economic bloc’s trade with any other region in the world.
Five regulatory barriers undermining intra-African food trade Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2012 Africa, with 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, still has to import a large percentage of its food in order to feed its rapidly growing population.
China-Africa trade hits new highs, but there is reason to worry Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 November 2012 Trade between Africa and China are at all time highs, but the terms are mostly dictated by China.
Survey reveals how British firms feel about doing business with Africa Published by Claude Harding on 11 June 2012 Ninety-two per cent of UK-based business people who currently trade with Africa believe there are opportunities for British companies in the continent.
Trade within SADC only for those with deep pockets Published by Claude Harding on 9 February 2012 Companies looking to trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) need deep pockets, plenty of patience and excellent organising skills to keep track of all the required paperwork.