A new long-term scenario analysis confirms that China will overtake the United States (US) as the most powerful country in the world by mid-century. The West, comprising the US and the European Union (EU), cannot constrain China’s momentum towards great power status. The study by the African Futures and Innovation team at the Institute forContinue reading “China vs West: A contest that is likely to Africa’s future”
Tag Archives: Trade
What is the Suez Canal 🇪🇬
The Suez Canal is a 193 km artificial (man-made) sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez and dividing Africa to it’s West and Asia to it’s East. The canal is a route of trade between Europe and Asia without which ships would have to circleContinue reading “What is the Suez Canal 🇪🇬”
SA WANTS SINGLE AFRICAN CURRENCY TO BOOST INTRA-CONTINENTAL TRADE
South Africa is in full support of establishing a single African currency backed by the continental central bank and monetary institute.According to International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor, the establishment of the African Union’s (AU) African Central Bank (ACB), African Investment Bank (AIB) and the African Monetary Institute (AMI) are considered critical to facilitateContinue reading “SA WANTS SINGLE AFRICAN CURRENCY TO BOOST INTRA-CONTINENTAL TRADE”
ZAMBIA AND DRC DISCUSS INCREASED TRADE AND COPPER AND COBALT VALUE ADDITION!
By Alexander Nkosi Zambia and DRC are among the most resource-endowed countries in Africa. Strengthening trade and investment between the two countries can be a real economic game changer. According to the global press journal, DRC spends over $1.5 billion on food imports every year. The World Food Programme estimates that in some years, foodContinue reading “ZAMBIA AND DRC DISCUSS INCREASED TRADE AND COPPER AND COBALT VALUE ADDITION!”
Trade, investment the basis upon which wewere elected into office, HH tells UK
By Chambwa Moonga PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his administration will be anchored on trade and investment. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s trade envoy to Zambia Laurence Robertson says the United Kingdom is looking across the world to strengthen trade links in every country. Accompanied by British High Commissioner to Zambia Nicholas Woolley and UKContinue reading “Trade, investment the basis upon which wewere elected into office, HH tells UK”
TRANSPORT and the AfCFTA
By Moono John As of Monday 28 December, 2020, the population of Africa stood at 1,356,137, 670 people according to the United Nations estimates. This figure of the population will require a better mode of movement from country to country in the quest for trade and business opportunities. The continental free trade area agreement thatContinue reading “TRANSPORT and the AfCFTA”
Facts about the Kazungula Bridge Project
The Kazungula Bridge which was officially opened Monday, 10th May 2021. The Kazungula Bridge Project was an initiative of the 4 Countries whose Borders meet at Kazungula, the Quadruple points and these being Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. But after a protracted negotiations Namibia and Zimbabwe opted not to be part of the project andContinue reading “Facts about the Kazungula Bridge Project”
BENEFITS OF THE AfCFTA ON AFRICAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY
By Moono John The Africa Continental Free Trade Area is the brainchild of the African Union under the Pan-African Vision of “An integrated prosperous and peaceful Africa. Consolidating Africa into one trade area provides great opportunities for entrepreneurs, businesses and consumers alike across Africa and a perfect opportunity to support the sustainable development agenda inContinue reading “BENEFITS OF THE AfCFTA ON AFRICAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY”
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