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Here you will find our selection of articles, publications and events.

Developing countries call for fairer global rules as crises deepen

At the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in Geneva, government ministers from the Group of 77 and China (G77) reaffirmed their commitment to collective action in addressing the world’s most pressing economic challenges — including rising debt, weak...

AfCFTA: Africa loses $5bn annually in foreign exchange transactions

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has disclosed that Africa loses approximately $5 billion annually through foreign exchange (FX) transactions, a challenge that continues to increase the cost of doing business across the continent. This financial drain...

Martin’s Drift Border Post enhances Regional Trade efficiency

In a significant step toward deepening regional economic integration, the Martin’s Drift border post—linking Botswana and South Africa—was the focus of a comprehensive study   The study, carried out from 21 to 23 October 2025 under the leadership of Senior Programme Officer...

Africa’s next chapter will be built, not announced

 Africa stands at a pivotal juncture where its long-term aspirations, framed in Agenda 2063 and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, must evolve from planning to tangible implementation. The focus has shifted from drafting strategies to executing finance-ready projects...

South African firms encouraged to expand into global markets through UAE partnership

A recent high-level investment briefing in South Africa, hosted by Creative Zone by Encor in partnership with Azanyah Trade Hub and the UAE Embassy in South Africa, outlined clear pathways for South African businesses to expand into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event...

Nigeria to lead Africa’s supply chain renaissance: Summit gathers powerhouses to rewire trade, integration and innovation

The 2025 Nigeria Supply Chain Leadership Summit (NSCLS) emerges as a pivotal event positioned at the intersection of global disruption, regional integration, and national transformation. Set for November 14, 2025, the summit is not merely a conference but a strategic forum aimed...

 FG, GenCos seal N4trn Power Sector Debt Payment Agreement

The Federal Government of Nigeria has finalized the implementation framework for a ₦4 trillion government-backed bond to settle verified arrears owed to power Generation Companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers. The initiative, known as the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction...

FG Seals $435m Agreement to Boost Renewable Energy Development Nationwide.

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and various state governments, has signed renewable energy agreements worth $435 million with local and international partners to expand electricity access nationwide. The agreements were formalized...

Cross-Border E-Commerce: Unlocking Global Markets for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Cross-border e-commerce is creating new pathways for South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete globally. This was the key message from Mr. Kwanele Mkhwanazi, Director of Export Development and Support at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the...