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Technology, not tariffs, now key to unlocking African trade

Anthony Kitimo, The East African A stylized digital map of Africa with neon colors. The map is set against a grid background, symbolizing technology and innovation. Image used for illustrative purpose. Image courtesy: Getty Images/ SankaiGetty Images Better technology adoption is emerging as a more effective way to dismantle the persistent web of non-tariff barriers (NTBs)

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South Africa’s mining future hinges on investment: MCSA

Staff Writer, Bizcommunity.com Sandton Cityscape sunset with after a rainy day. Sandton has become home to most of the major financial, consulting and banking firms in South Africa. Image used for illustrative purpose. Image courtesy: Getty Images/ THEGIFT777Getty Images According to Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA), growth in the mining sector

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South Africa: Botselo Mills and Shoprite’s partnership feeds the nation

Staff Writer, Bizcommunity.com Cityscape of Johannesburg South Africa. Image used for illustrative purpose. Image courtesy: Getty Images/ GregdasilvaGetty Images/iStockphoto From delivering maize meal to nearby farmers in a single bakkie to supplying more than 120 tonnes every month through one of South Africa’s largest retail networks, family-run Botselo Mills has become one of the country’s quiet

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Samia pledges rail link to give Uganda access to Indian Ocean

Bob Karashani, The East African View of downtown Kampala city, Uganda, Africa. Getty ImagesGetty Images/Getty Images Tanzania has outlined plans to extend railway links with Uganda, giving its landlocked neighbour easier access to the Indian Ocean for shipping and cargo. The plan, agreed by Presidents Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda during

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Nigeria: Equities extend rally as ASI crosses 170,000 on broad-based buying

Kehinde Akinseinde-Jayeoba, Nigerian Tribune Lagos, Nigeria: the megalopolis from the air – Lagos island and Victoria Island separated by Five Cowrie Creek – Eko Atlantic City land reclamation – Ahmadu Bello Way, Eti-Osa – Lagos Lagoon, Gulf of Guinea, Atlantic Ocean in the background. Image used for illustrative purpose. Getty Images The Nigerian equities market sustained

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