Chinese Automakers Signal Deeper African Commitment as GWM and Chery Plan South African Assembly
Chinese automotive giants Great Wall Motors (GWM) and Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. have announced plans to establish vehicle assembly operations ...
Tag: African Continental Free Trade Area
Namibia Records Historic Trade Deficit in August
Namibia registered a record trade deficit in August, underscoring the country’s deep reliance on imports and a narrow export base ...
Africa Seeks Continuity in U.S. Trade Preferences Amid Calls for AGOA Renewal
As the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches its scheduled expiry on 30 September 2025, African leaders and business ...
Uganda’s Coffee Exports Decline in August Amid Weaker Global Prices
The value of Uganda’s coffee exports contracted by 8.2 per cent in August compared to the same month last year, ...
Why Now is the Time to Invest in Southern Africa
Southern Africa, often overshadowed by its continental peers, is entering a moment of rare confluence: macroeconomic stabilisation, demographic expansion, structural ...
Choosing the Right Business Headquarters to Harness Africa’s Markets
For firms seeking to expand across Africa, the choice of a headquarters location carries profound implications. The continent is home ...
From Vision to Velocity: Why AfCFTA Must Become Africa’s Investment Reality
In the dim light of a fragmenting world order, Africa stands at an inflection point. The tectonic plates of global ...
U.S. Tariffs on South Africa Pose Risks to Namibia’s Dollar Liquidity
Namibia is expected to face tighter U.S. dollar liquidity and rising transaction costs following the United States’ recent decision to ...
South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 33.2% in Second Quarter of 2025
South Africa’s official unemployment rate has edged higher to 33.2 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, marking ...
South African Business Confidence Rises in July Despite Looming U.S. Tariffs
South Africa’s business sentiment strengthened in July, buoyed by gains in vehicle sales, improved manufacturing output, and sustained high prices ...
