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Digital trade corridors can boost AfCFTA growth

AfCFTA’s Digital Trade Protocol sets the stage for common e-signatures, unified data governance frameworks and harmonised digital taxation.

By Eric Gacuruzwa Oct. 7, 2025

Digital trade corridors can boost AfCFTA growth

Africa’s trade gurus bullish as IATF settles for Zimbabwe

Clearly, we are building on a very, very strong foundation for the next IATF in Lagos.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Sep. 19, 2025

Africa’s trade gurus bullish as IATF settles for Zimbabwe

Let’s build IATF legacy together

Zimbabwe won the competitive bid to host the permanent headquarters of the IATF.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Sep. 19, 2025

IATF2025 shatters records with US$48,3 billion haul in investment deals

IATF2025 ended in Algiers, Algeria, on Wednesday in what is the biggest fair since the marketplace debuted in 2018 to drive intra-African trade.

By Business Reporter Sep. 11, 2025

IATF2025 shatters records with US$48,3 billion haul in investment deals

Mnangagwa champions gastronomy tourism as AfCFTA pillar

Mnangagwa emphasised that this trend presents a golden opportunity for Africa to diversify its tourism offering beyond wildlife and landscapes.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Sep. 7, 2025

Mnangagwa champions gastronomy tourism as AfCFTA pillar

AfCFTA to shield Africa from global trade shocks: Wamkele

AfCFTA, the world's largest trading bloc, is seen as Africa's Marshal Plan with a potential to lift 50 million out of poverty by 2025, according to a World Bank report.

By Business Reporter Sep. 5, 2025

AfCFTA to shield Africa from global trade shocks: Wamkele

Red tape locks Zim out of lucrative US$3,4 trillion continental market

The workshop was organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (Uneca), and other partners.

By Lynette Manzini Aug. 29, 2025

Red tape locks Zim out of lucrative US$3,4 trillion continental market

Soaring feed costs threaten dairy industry recovery

Zimbabwe Dairy Industry Trust chairperson Themba Mutsvairo said the growth of the sector was, however, hampered by growing production costs.

By Melody Chikono  Jul. 25, 2025

Soaring feed costs threaten dairy industry recovery

Zim banks, private sector must exit comfort zone

Afreximbank’s annual meetings are regarded highly by bankers and policymakers, which has seen them attending without fail, with this year’s event attracting 7 000 attendees.

By Newsday Jun. 30, 2025