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Topic : African Continent

Divisions costing African countries: Mzembi

Mzembi said an effective Africa, which could bargain and negotiate had to transform itself from a loose coalition of 55 countries into a proper union.

By Sydney Kawadza Mar. 24, 2025

Divisions costing African countries: Mzembi

Banks shy away from African payment platforms

PAPSS offers a cost-effective solution for businesses to conduct transactions in local African currencies, promoting economic integration and cooperation across the continent.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 21, 2025

Banks shy away from African payment platforms

Zim to host AfCFTA Association of African Commodity Exchanges conference

ZMX noted that the decision to select Zimbabwe for the conference underscored the country’s growing influence in the continental commodities market.

By Lee Musaidzi Feb. 6, 2025

Zim to host AfCFTA Association of African Commodity Exchanges conference

Africa’s trade deficit with China continues to widen

China's high-speed rail network has long been a symbol of the nation's rapid modernization and technological advancements.

By Financial Post Dec. 20, 2024

Africa’s trade deficit with China continues to widen

Soaring costs threaten Zim’s position in US$3tln trade bloc

Mining industry leaders said electricity tariffs of up to USc19/KWh had compounded the sector’s overheads.

By Freeman Makopa Oct. 18, 2024

Soaring costs threaten Zim’s position in US$3tln trade bloc

Praz hosts annual conference

This follows the completion of the process of revising Zimbabwe`s tariff offer taking into account the preliminary comments raised by the AfCFTA Secretariat.

By Freeman Makopa Oct. 14, 2024

Businesses spend18% of revenue on costs

Zimbabwe will next year begin preferential trading under the AfCFTA, allowing local companies to export products duty free, or with reduced duties.

By Freeman Makopa Oct. 14, 2024

Zim close to commence preferential trading under AfCFTA

The AfCFTA aims to boost intra-African trade by eliminating tariffs on most goods, harmonising trade regulations and creating a unified continental market.

By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 11, 2024

Zim close to commence preferential trading under AfCFTA

Japanese firms keen on AfCFTA success

AfCFTA, a free trade area expected to lift 100 million Africans out of poverty, is the world’s largest trading bloc since the establishment of the World Trade Organisation.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Aug. 23, 2024