South Africa’s automotive sector, a vital part of the country’s manufacturing landscape, faces a possible shutdown as wage negotiations reach a critical point. The National Union of Metalworkers of South …
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Mali and Russia Deepen Economic and Security Ties with New Cooperation Agreements
Mali and Russia have signed a series of new agreements aimed at boosting mutual trade, strengthening economic cooperation, and expanding their strategic alliance, particularly in the areas of energy and …
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WTO Sets Up Panels to Tackle Canada-China Trade Disputes Over Tariffs on Cars
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has announced the creation of two separate expert panels to examine ongoing trade tensions between China and Canada. This development, disclosed on Monday, follows formal …
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Ethiopia Eyes AfCFTA to Boost Trade, Cut Deficit and Grow Economy
The Ethiopian government has declared strong interest in fully using the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new economic opportunities and improve the country’s trade performance. This comes …
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Standard Chartered Urges Africa to Leverage Regional Trade
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has called on African countries to take advantage of emerging global trade shifts by strengthening regional value chains and reviewing their exposure to international markets. …
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FG Backs West Africa Industrial Summit, Pledges Support for Regional Manufacturing Growth
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its full support for the upcoming West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing and Trade (IMT) Summit and Exhibition, set to hold in Lagos from October …
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The Cocoa Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised concerns over the worsening state of the cocoa processing industry in the country, blaming high production costs, poor funding, and overtaxation for …
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Ethiopian Airlines Expands Indian Network with New Hyderabad Route to Boost Africa-Asia Connectivity
ADDIS ABABA / HYDERABAD – Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation brands, has launched a new passenger route to Hyderabad, India, further deepening its …
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Global Air Cargo Demand Grows by 5.8% in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a 5.8 per cent increase in global air cargo demand for April 2025 compared to the same period last year, marking another …
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Buy Made in Nigeria Policy Violates AfCFTA Rules
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has raised a strong alarm against the federal government’s “Buy Made in Nigeria Policy.” The policy, according to NECA, directly violates the protocols of …