African Free Trade

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Ramaphosa calls on BRICS partners to help in industrialisation of African continent

Deccan Herald 22 Oct 2024

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on its BRICS partners to extend assistance ...

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Cross-Border Payments for BRICS+ and Africa — China’s Innovation Leading the Way

Independent online (SA) 21 Oct 2024

In Africa the Africa Union has set-up the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to address similar challenges in cross-border payments in intra-African trade ... The three African members of the ...

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Trade frameworks linking China, Africa set to broaden

People Daily 21 Oct 2024

Africa continues to outpace global economic growth, buoyed by the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area, which has driven greater cross-border trade and market integration, Lei said.

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Afreximbank pushes for AI-driven compliance to boost African trade

B & FT Online 21 Oct 2024

... financial crime, and foster greater intra-African trade ... The bank sees a direct link between improved compliance and the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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Understanding the Global Financial Architecture: leveraging International Finance, Private Sector Capital Flows and Multilateral Funding

B & FT Online 21 Oct 2024

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a promising example of how regional integration can drive economic growth and create new investment opportunities ... Additionally, regional trade ...

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BRICS+ consolidating partnership with Africa

B & FT Online 21 Oct 2024

China’s private sector is now likely to lead trade and investment in Africa, while new initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will promote the growth of region.

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Ethiopia’s strategic focus: Enhancing livestock and cold supply chains for global agribusiness growth

Capital Ethiopia 21 Oct 2024

With its best-in-class air and sea connectivity, Ethiopia is poised to become a key hub for Africa, not just for its own economy but for the wider continent through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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Are migrants expendable? It would appear so

Deccan Herald 19 Oct 2024

... of African-Americans in the Delta region are out of work? Since the trafficking of migrants is also trade, shouldn’t this be made part of free trade agreements, bilateral or otherwise?</p> .

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EDITORIAL: A glimmer of hope for intra-African trade

Business Day 18 Oct 2024

Implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was always going to be a difficult undertaking ... It took years for members of the AU to agree on terms and a road map that would ultimately lead to tariff-free trade among themselves.

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WATCH: Delving into trade in Africa

Business Day 18 Oct 2024

As Africa moves towards greater integration under the African ...

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President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges SA’s motor manufacturing industry is vulnerable

Independent online (SA) 18 Oct 2024

This is a major industrialisation opportunity for South Africa and the region, particularly within the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area,” Ramaphosa said during his EV policy announcement on Thursday.

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President receives OBG latest report on Ghana

B & FT Online 18 Oct 2024

... and provides insights into how Ghanaian businesses are capitalising on efforts to drive regional economic growth and integration in the emerging African Continental Free Trade Area environment.

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Nigeria tourism IPADA investment: implications for Africa’s economy

B & FT Online 17 Oct 2024

This will reduce trade risks and attract foreign investors to African markets ... The IPADA project aligns with the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which seeks to create a unified market for goods and services across Africa.

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Tanzania climbs to fourth place in Africa’s trade rankings as Ghana falls behind

Independent online (SA) 17 Oct 2024

“As Africa moves towards greater integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Standard Bank Africa Trade Barometer offers critical insights into the opportunities and ...

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Why Are African States Joining BRICS?

GlobalResearch 17 Oct 2024

China’s private sector is now likely to lead trade and investment in Africa, while new initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will promote the growth of region.