African Perspective
Ghana’s Development Depends on Institutions That are Modern, Responsive, and Trusted
GRA Commissioner-General outlines reforms to build a modern, transparent, and taxpayer-friendly system driven by ITAS, trust, digital transformation, and shared…
AfCFTA Customs Push Targets Border Frictions as Trade Integration Faces Reality Check
Head of AfCFTA’s Customs Cooperation, Trade Facilitation, and Transit, said customs authorities sit at the center of the agreement’s trade-in-goods framework
AfCFTA, UK Officials Target Customs Bottlenecks to Boost Africa’s Agri-Food Trade
The meeting aimed at accelerating implementation of the trade pact and designing a new regional program focused on agri-food trade.
Afreximbank Drives Interconnected Payments Agenda to Close Africa’s Trade Finance Gaps
Afreximbank is advancing efforts to modernise Africa’s cross-border payment systems through its AfPAY initiative, aimed at reducing transaction costs and improving trade settlements. The initiative, highlighted at a Nairobi roadshow,…
Africa Trade Review Mechanism Gains Ground as Ethiopia, Togo Assess AfCFTA Readiness
AFIRM assessments identify legal and operational gaps as countries seek to deepen participation in Africa's single market
Africa’s Next Competitive Advantage Could Be Talent, Not Resources
The launch of the Ishmael Yamson Foundation at the 12th Ishmael Yamson & Associates Business Roundtable has signalled a strategic shift from discussing Africa’s future to deliberately investing in the…
Ghanaian Businesses Invited to Tap Into $2.9 billion Investment Opportunities at Invest Lagos 3.0
The event aims to connect businesses with investors, policymakers and high-value projects across sectors including infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and healthcare.
Mene Seeks Korea-Africa Trade Expansion Through New Business Committee
The Africa-Korea Business Committee, is as a key mechanism for translating commitments made during the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit
Ghana Among 19 African Countries Selected as U.S. Visa Hub
Ghana is among 19 African countries selected as proposed U.S. visa-processing hubs, reinforcing Accra's growing role as a regional travel and diplomatic gateway.
Africa, Korea Launch Business Roundtable to Deepen Trade Ties in Manufacturing, Energy
Korean participants included Hyundai Motor Group, POSCO International, and Samsung Electronics
AfCFTA Chief Sees Korea as Key Partner for Africa’s Trade, Tech Ambitions
The secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) called for deeper economic ties with South Korea, saying the Asian nation's expertise in technology and industrialization aligns with Africa's…
