Is the AfCFTA Delivering on its Promise?
04/02/2025The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was officially launched on 1 January 2021, with the ambitious goal of creating the world’s largest single market, integrating 55 countries with a.
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Africa
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Trade and Investment
How Africa is Transforming Global Trade Agreements
29/01/2025Economic alliances and global trade agreements are shaping the future of markets, and Africa is no longer content with being on the periphery. With bold initiatives such as the African.
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Africa
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Trade and Investment
Africa’s Investment Paradox: Are the Rewards Worth the Risks?
29/01/2025Africa is at the centre of a global investment conversation like never before. With a youthful population projected to double by 2050, a growing middle class, and some of the.
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Sustainability
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Can Africa Thrive Beyond Natural Resources?
04/11/2024Africa is a continent rich in natural resources, from oil and gas to minerals and vast tracts of arable land. Yet, its true potential extends far beyond its underground wealth..
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COVID-19 Stories
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How COVID-19 Reshaped Intra-African Economic Dynamics
30/10/2024The year 2020 was pivotal as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, and Africa was not exempt from its effects. Although the impact on the continent was arguably less.
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Africa Development
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African Countries With The Cheapest Internet Providers
15/08/2024Digitalisation which involves the use of digital technologies to transform business models, create new revenue streams and value-producing opportunities requires rethinking processes and systems to effectively leverage digital capabilities. Africa.
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SDGs
Trade and Investment
Fostering Inclusive Growth: Africa’s Commitment to Leaving No One Behind
09/07/2024Distributing the benefits of economic growth equitably across all segments of society is essential to achieving sustainable development. In line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), African governments.
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Business
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EABC, ITC Create Platform To Support SMEs
15/11/2022The East African Business Council (EABC) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have launched an online platform designed to boost the competitive edge of East African small businesses. Dubbed Myeasoko,.
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Egypt’s Banque MISR Receives $160m From The African Development Bank To Finance SMEs
15/11/2022Banque MISR, one of the largest banks in Egypt, has secured a loan of $160 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to help finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Rwanda: Germany Grants Rwf100bn For SME, Pharmaceuticals
27/10/2022Germany has given Rwanda a financing grant worth €98.1 million (approximately Rwf103 billion) to fund Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and support the local pharmaceutical manufacturing sector for the next two years..
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