Kenya’s trade relationship with China has continued to grow, but figures released for the first quarter of 2025 show that the balance remains heavily tilted in favour of Beijing. According …
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Eastern AfricaEconomyGovernment PolicyINVESTMENTRegional IntegrationTrade
EAC Urged to Ratify Trade Rules to Boost Regional Business
Trade experts, private sector leaders, and government officials in the East African Community (EAC) have called on member states to urgently ratify changes to the Customs Union rules to speed …
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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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Ohuabunwa Criticises Government’s Lukewarm Trade Policy
Founder and former CEO of Neimeth Pharmaceutical, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, has criticised the Nigerian government for its slow and disinterested approach to trade and franchising, warning that the lack of …
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Manufacturers Warn Against Return of 4% FOB Levy, Say Policy Threatens Nigeria’s Industrial Future
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised the alarm over a proposed reintroduction of the suspended 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) levy by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), warning that the …