The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has launched a major investigation into several multinational companies operating in the country’s shipping and logistics sector, following complaints by local industry groups. The …
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Trump Invites Five African Presidents to Washington, Snubs Nigeria
United States President Donald Trump is set to host the leaders of five African countries at the White House next week for high-level discussions on trade and investment, but Africa’s …
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Clarion Shipping Unveils Nigeria’s First Indigenous Containership
In a major step towards improving cargo movement within Nigeria and across West Africa, Clarion Shipping West Africa Limited has launched the country’s first indigenous containership, MV Ocean Dragon. The …
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India Sends Geologists to Zambia to Hunt for Copper
India has sent a team of its geologists to Zambia to look for copper and cobalt as part of its bigger plan to secure minerals needed for its clean energy …
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South Africa Seeks More Time to Finalize Trade Deal With U.S.
South Africa is requesting an extension from the United States government to allow more time for ongoing negotiations on a trade deal before a new U.S. tariff regime is set …
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Gambia’s Fishing Communities Cry Out as Foreign Trawlers and Factories Deplete Waters
Along the beautiful coastline of Gambia, a country known for its rich marine life and fishing tradition, local fishermen are now crying out for help. The sea, which has fed …
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Afreximbank VP Blames Poor Market Intelligence
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has warned that Africa’s failure to trade effectively within itself is due to poor market intelligence, weak connectivity, and the absence of structured trade platforms. …
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Idle Containers Raise Concerns Over Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Troubles
A large number of empty shipping containers now sit idle at Nigeria’s busiest ports, exposing deep problems in the country’s non-oil export trade. Findings from source revealed that ports in …
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Tinubu Push for End to Raw Exports as Nigeria Eyes Industrial Growth
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous country, continues to export a large share of its mineral and agricultural resources in raw form despite having the potential to transform its …
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Equity Bank to Open UAE Office, Becomes First Kenyan Bank to Expand to the Middle East
Shareholders of Equity Group Holdings Plc have approved the bank’s plans to open a Representative Office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the first time a Kenyan lender will …