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UAE-Africa Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) in 2026: Redefining trade, investment, and economic diplomacy across the continent
29 Jan 2026 21:25 GMT
… focuses on reducing trade barriers and encouraging investment in … and reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers. The … predictability: clearer rules for customs, standards, dispute processes … in logistics, agriculture, energy, and services. African firms should …
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Africa: Why EAC trades more with SADC than with itself ?
29 Jan 2026 09:04 GMT
… continued drag from non-tariff barriers and limited … with countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) … Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa), higher trade … mineral fuels and traditional agricultural commodities such as coffee, …
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Opportunity for Africa to act and grow
28 Jan 2026 04:26 GMT
… it is pragmatic for Africans to continue to buy from … both sides.
While China-Africa trade surged in late … provided 32 sub-Saharan African countries tariff-free access to the … imports of agricultural products from Ethiopia, Congo, Gambia and Malawi, bringing …
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Up or down: which way will the sugar import tariff trigger go?
27 Jan 2026 21:09 GMT
Modern goose farming faces several challenges, including competition from cheaper poultry alternatives like chicken, declining demand for products such as feathers, and ethical concerns surrounding practices like force-feeding to produce foie gras.
In …
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World Bank Sees Zimbabwe Outperforming Global Growth Rate
27 Jan 2026 15:21 GMT
Zimbabwe’s economy is expected to expand by about 5% in 2026, placing it well above the projected global growth rate of 2.6% at a time when international economic momentum is weakening. According to The Herald, the forecast is drawn from the World Bank’s …
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South Africa: Why agriculture is set for a strong 2026?
27 Jan 2026 09:44 GMT
… harvests boost farm revenues.
The increased farm activities in … by good rains across Southern Africa. Even with a transition … faced a 30% tariff, which rendered our agricultural commodities, such … the Avian Influenza (AI), African Swine Fever (ASF), Citrus …
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Africa to see modest acceleration in economic growth this year, says UN report
27 Jan 2026 07:33 GMT
… 8% last year. Southern Africa should grow by 2% … development assistance, rising trade barriers and an uncertain global … precious metals and agricultural commodities, alongside rising … African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) and the introduction of new tariff …
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UK–South Africa trade agreement saves billions in tariffs for exporters
26 Jan 2026 16:42 GMT
… 8 billion in unnecessary tariffs on exports including beverages … a particular focus on agricultural and automotive sectors. Organisers … G20 market for South African agricultural exports and the … its commitment to supporting Southern African businesses in fully …
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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, November 2025
29 Jan 2026 14:23 GMT
… Africa: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, British Indian … Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia … Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Adjustments for seasonal … . USDA agricultural goods and …
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Meatco, Jan Zandbergen Group solidify ties …biggest EU trade partner
27 Jan 2026 10:22 GMT
… importers, visited Namibia and various … from countries such as Namibia, Australia, Argentina, … quota conversion requirements under the Regulations on Distribution of Quotas on Agricultural … with the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), Namibia continues to …