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Source: Afreximbank |

Afreximbank and FCI’s regional factoring conference in Zimbabwe attracts over 200 participants

Co-organised in collaboration with FCI, the global body for factoring, the conference provided a platform for in-depth discussions and strategic initiatives to promote and enhance factoring within the Southern Africa region

In its ongoing commitment to establish factoring as a viable financing solution for Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thus bolstering their participation in intra-regional trade and industrialisation, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and FCI recently held a two-day factoring conference in Harare. Centred on the overarching theme of…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 to Explore Lobito Corridor’s Role in Streamlining Mineral Trade

The Lobito Corridor serves as a blueprint for attracting fresh investments to advance infrastructure and mining developments

Multinational commodity trader Trafigura and Kamoa-Kakula entered a long-term agreement with the Lobito Atlantic Railway consortium to transport critical minerals via the Lobito corridor in February 2024. In addition, Canadian mining firm Ivanhoe Mines made its inaugural copper shipment from the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the DRC via the corridor,…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya is Open for Trade and Investment, President Ruto tells American Investors

The country has undertaken radical, but attractive transformation measures in the trade and investment regime, including creating Special Economic Zones

Kenya is offering robust opportunities for trade and investments to local and global companies and businesses, President William Ruto has said. He said the country has undertaken radical, but attractive transformation measures in the trade and investment regime, including creating Special Economic Zones. “All major brands in need of an…

Source: State House Uganda |

President Museveni meets Former Botswana Leader H.E. Khama and Space for Giants Delegation

The former President of Botswana was accompanied by a delegation from the global NGO, Space for Giants, led by its founder and CEO, Dr. Max Graham

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with former President of Botswana, H.E. Ian Khama, yesterday at State House Entebbe. The former President of Botswana was accompanied by a delegation from the global NGO, Space for Giants, led by its founder and CEO, Dr. Max Graham. Space for Giants is an organization…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ghana |

United States Supports Ghanaian Partners to Protect Intellectual Property

Ghana is a leading signatory to intellectual property treaties among Middle Eastern and African nations

The U.S. Embassy together with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is convening Ghanaian judges, customs officials, and law enforcement officers to promote protection and enforcement of intellectual property and legitimate international trade in advance of World Intellectual Property Day on April 26. The two intellectual property enforcement workshops…

Source: East African Community |

East African Community (EAC) Multinational Road of Kenya/Uganda: Kisumu - Busia/Kakira - Malaba Expressway set to boost intra-regional trade in the Northern Corridor

The rehabilitation along the EAC Northern Corridor is expected to contribute to strengthening road infrastructure within the EAC region to fast-track regional integration and spur cross-border trade

The feasibility studies for the 256km multinational Kisumu-Kisian-Busia/Kakira-Malaba-Busitema-Busia expressway is set to start soon after EAC officially handed over the site to the consultancy firm named GOPA Infra Gmbh of Germany together with ITEC Limited of Kenya. The expressway that will run from Kisumu in Kenya to Kakira, a town Jinja district,…

Source: World Trade Organization (WTO) |

South Africa initiates second dispute complaint regarding European Union (EU) citrus fruit measures

South Africa has requested World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute consultations with the European Union concerning certain aspects of the regime imposed by the European Union on the importation of South African citrus fruit; The request was circulated to WTO members on 24 April

South Africa is challenging the EU's prohibition on the importation of South African citrus fruit affected by the fungus “citrus black spot” (Phyllotactic citricarpa). South Africa claims the EU measure appears to be inconsistent with various provisions of the WTO's Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. Further information is available…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa: Deputy Minister Botes hosted his Spanish counterpart for Bilateral Consultations

This visit highlighted the existing cooperation between the two countries and reviewed the progress and implementation of existing agreements

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, hosted the State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain, Mr Diego Martínez Belío, on 23 April 2024. Deputy Minister Botes and State Secretary Martínez Belío co-chaired the 15th Session of the South Africa-Spain Bilateral…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

Minister Pandor co-chairs the VII Session of the South Africa-Brazil Joint Commission

The Joint Commission serves as a mechanism to monitor and facilitate the implementation of the Action Plan in several areas such as agriculture; defence; economic and commercial relations

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Minister Pandor, will co-chair the VII Session of the South Africa-Brazil Joint Commission (JC) on 23 April 2024 in Brasilia, Brazil, with her counterpart, Minister Mauro Vieira, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil. On 13 December 2003, South…

Source: Eastern Africa Association (EAA) |

The Eastern African Association’s Diamond Jubilee

Celebrating 60 years of supporting businesses in East Africa and contributing to the region’s growth and prosperity

For 60 Years, the Eastern Africa Association (EAA) (www.EasternAfricaAssociation.org) has been at the forefront of promoting trade and investment between the UK and East Africa through networking events, information sharing, and direct support for members when they face challenges. The EAA is marking its 60th anniversary this year – operating…