AfCFTA

Navigating AfCFTA, TFTA, COMESA and other agreements

To an observer, trade rules can appear to be layers of complexity that somehow, and no doubt, both manufacturers and traders encounter quite often. With the recent coming into force of the Tripartite Free Trade Area, questions can arise as to why it is necessary to have all these agreements and what purpose they serve. […]...

4 May 2024

AGOA’s next chapter: Streamlining eligibility evaluation, expanding product coverage, and enhancing enforcement options.

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been a driver of economic empowerment for African states, presenting another avenue for economic prosperity while bolstering international trade ties....

26 Apr 2024

Connected Africa Summit 2024: Pioneering a Digital Renaissance.

Africa is on the cusp of a digital renaissance. The just-concluded Connected Africa Summit 2024 has underscored the continent’s remarkable strides in the digital transformation landscape, positionin...

12 Apr 2024

Addressing Africa’s digital trade challenges: Advancing policy reforms for equitable and inclusive growth.

In the ever-evolving global commerce landscape, digital trade has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping economies and transcending traditional boundaries. From the sale of software to the strea...

28 Mar 2024

Navigating trade harmonisation in African regional economic integration: Focus on AfCFTA.

When contemplating the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its implementation, numerous complexities arise, particularly considering that most African nations are members of one or more Re...

14 Mar 2024

AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol: A review of the key to overcoming barriers to intra-Africa digital trade.

Digital trade, defined as digitally enabled transactions for the trade of goods and services, is reshaping the global economy and the regional economy is not exempted. Its impact on growth, developmen...