AllAfrica News: Trade

Nigeria: France Among Top 10 Export Destinations - Minister

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:22:48 GMT

[Daily Trust] The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo, has said France is among the top 10 export destinations for Nigeria and that the country has been one of France's largest trading partners in sub-Saharan Africa.

Kenya: Kenya Makes U-Turn On Uganda Sugar, to Import 90,000 Tonnes

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:00:52 GMT

[Monitor] Kenya will this year import 90,000 tonnes of sugar from Uganda and source at least 160,000 tonnes from other countries after exhausting its Comesa import quota for 2020.

Africa: Nigeria Customs Wants Role in AfCFTA Implementation Explained

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:53:19 GMT

[This Day] Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called for a proper explanation of its clear-cut roles in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

Rwanda: Rwanda, DR Congo Look to Further Bolster Economic and Trade Ties

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:58:59 GMT

[New Times] DR Congo President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi met the Minister of Trade and Industry, Soraya Hakuziyaremye, and Rwanda's envoy in Kinshasa, Vincent Karega, on Tuesday, January 19, to discuss ways in which the neighbouring countries can increase their economic and trade ties.

Africa: Former U.S. Officials Call on Biden to Back WTO Selection for Okonjo-Iweala

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:30:24 GMT

[allAfrica] A cross-section of former senior U.S. government officials, including a Nobel Laureate, along with academicians and civil society leaders, have written to President Biden in support of the election of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of the World Trade Organization. Opposition from the Trump administration has stalled her selection which requires consensus according to WTO procedures. Here is the text of the letter that was delivered after Biden took office on January 20.

Kenya: Trade, Conservation Top Agenda as President Kenyatta Hosts UK's Dominic Raab

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:29:46 GMT

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Uhuru Kenyatta Wednesday at State House, Nairobi met visiting United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs Dominic Raab who paid him a courtesy call.

Tanzania: TBs Now to Inspect Vehicle Upon Arrival At Dar es Salaam Port

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:07:02 GMT

[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- Imported vehicles will from March 1 this year be inspected at Dar es Salaam port upon arrival in the country, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has said. In that regard, the $150 (Sh346,366) inspection fee that was paid in the country of export on imported vehicles will now be paid in Tanzania.

East Africa: EAC Seeks Support to Reap More AfCFTA Benefits

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:44:33 GMT

[East African] East African Community member countries have engaged the services of the Economic Commission for Africa to come up with a policy that will ensure that the region does not lose out in the African continent free trade area (AfCFTA) which came into force this January 1.

Kenya: Kenya is Determined to Conclude Trade Deal With the U.S., President Kenyatta Says

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:35:23 GMT

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated Kenya's determination to conclude ongoing negotiations with the United States of America and sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Kenya: Govt to Continue Pursuing Trade Deal With U.S.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:13:35 GMT

[Nation] Kenya will keep pursuing free trade deal with the United States during Joe Biden's era, President Uhuru Kenyatta said Tuesday.

Angola: Angola, India Review Cooperation in Industry Sector and Trade

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:17:12 GMT

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan minister of Commerce and Industry Victor Fernandes and the Indian ambassador to Angola, Pratibha Parkar, discussed on Tuesday in Luanda the partnership agreements between the two countries in the trade and industrial areas.

East Africa: Govts Seek Funding Solutions to Sustain Donor-Funded Projects

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:04:31 GMT

[East African] East African governments have resolved to consider alternative ways of financing key donor-funded projects to ensure their sustainability after the British government suspended funding for the regional electronic cargo tracking system (RECTS) last year.

Africa: UK-Africa Trade - What Will Brexit Change?

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 04:51:54 GMT

[DW] As part of its post-Brexit global vision, Britain is hosting a UK-Africa trade conference. But its new trade deals fail to offer African nations much extra as Britain falls behind as a trading partner on the continent.

Zimbabwe: Mineral Exports Surge 27% to Surpass Target

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:49:08 GMT

[The Herald] Zimbabwe's mineral exports, excluding gold and silver, for the year 2020 surged by 27 percent, earning the country US$2,4 billion, the Minerals and Marketing Authority of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) has said.

Rwanda: AfCFTA - What Are Rwanda's Export-Ready Products?

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 07:01:12 GMT

[New Times] The Rwandan government has identified opportunities in several local products for exports under the recently launched Africa Continental Free Trade Area.

Africa: AfCFTA - What Nigerian Businesses Must Do to Export to African Countries - Official

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:03:36 GMT

[Premium Times] Nigerian govt unveils guidelines for export to AfCTA countries

Liberia: Bassa Rep. Joe Unhappy With Apm Terminals Alleged Tariff Increase

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:23:12 GMT

[LINA] Buchanan -- Grand Bassa County Representative Matthew Fairplay Joe has called for swift Legislative inquiry into the allegation of "Tariff Increment" by local seaport operator ATM Terminals.

Namibia: Live Poultry Imports From 10 European Countries Suspended

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:51:25 GMT

[Namibian] THE Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, through its veterinary department, has announced the suspension of live poultry imports from 10 European countries due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Zimbabwe: Pfumvudza an African Free Trade Area Deal Opportunity

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:52:37 GMT

[Zimbabwe Independent] The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) came into being on January 1, 2020. It carries with it risks and opportunities. This article will focus on one opportunity -- the Zimbabwean birthed Pfumvudza technique. Pursuing sustainable agriculture will result in the shaping of agro-value chains in Zimbabwe.

Africa: Why China-Africa Ties Can Only Get Better in 2021

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:41:11 GMT

[Nation] Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has concluded a five-nation visit to Africa, extending a three-decade tradition in which Chinese foreign ministers have chosen Africa for the first overseas visit each year.