By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is intensifying its efforts to boost African trade, which has remained stubbornly below 3 percent of global commerce.
Mr. Jean Arsène Yerima, Regional Chief Operating Officer, Francophone West Africa, Afreximbank – in a speech on behalf...
The 5th edition of the "This is Ghana" Exhibition, held over the weekend by Channel One TV and Citi FM, was a remarkable success, drawing over 120 exhibitors and thousands of patrons. The event celebrated the diversity of Ghanaian-made products and services, with offerings ranging from Agribusiness, Food and...
By Korsi DZOKOTO
In an era where global competition is intensifying and economies are racing to leverage every possible advantage, Ghana's shift towards a 24-hour economy in the trade sector represents a significant step forward.
This strategic move is designed to enhance trade operations, increase global competitiveness, generate employment, reduce food...
By Juliet ETEFE
The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),Wamkele Mene has called for the deepening of intra-African trade to enhance the continent's self-sufficiency.
In his speech at the 2024 Ghana Economic Forum (GEF), the Secretary-General emphasized the shared challenges faced by African nations, including global financial pressures,...
Discussing the introduction of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement at the Africa Unlocked conference in Cape Town recently, panel members said that intra-Africa trade accounted for about 16% of Africa’s exports.
In contrast, levels in Asia have reached 55%, North America 49%, and countries within the EU...
The recent 'Build and Construction' Trade Mission to Nigeria and Ghana, organised by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT), is envisaged to significantly impact the construction sectors in both West African nations.
UK companies had a chance to identify new business opportunities and build valuable connections, potentially transforming...
As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement moves forward, civil society organizations are emerging as key players in ensuring its success and inclusivity.
At a recent ECOSOCC-WACSI side event in Accra, experts highlighted the critical role these groups can play in advocating for marginalized communities and promoting inclusive...
By Kizito CUDJOE
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and AFRICA24, Africa’s premier TV media group, have inked a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to enhance the Continental Free Trade Area and economic integration through a series of high-impact initiatives.
The MoU, signed at the AfCFTA Secretariat’s headquarters...
By Emmanuel AKOMEA
The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has jointly dedicated a US$62 billion fund to address the continent's critical trade and investment gaps.
The Alliance aims to collaborate to address Africa’s development finance needs, promote the interests of member states, advocate for Africa on global finance issues,...
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and African Export-Import Bank have held a capacity-building exercise for some Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the cocoa and coffee sector. The aim was to equip them with knowledge on leveraging the myriad of opportunities from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)...