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January 30, 2025

National single window project to boost export, create jobs in Nigeria — Trade Minister

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed that the National Single Window (NSW) project in Nigeria will boost the country’s export and create many job opportunities. Speaking in Lagos, the Minister said the establishment of the NSW system for trade processes in Nigeria is not merely a policy objective; “it […]

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December 10, 2024

Digital technologies could unlock Africa’s trade potential, says Ngirente

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers his remarks during the opening of the Africa Trade Development Forum in Kigali on Monday, December 2. Courtesy. Investment in Africa’s digital and technological capabilities is necessary to unlock the continent’s trade potential and accelerate economic growth, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente said on Monday, December 2, as he opened the Africa […]

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December 10, 2024

Experts on how digitalisation can drive cross-border trade, expand African exports

Delegates follow a presentation at the opening of the Africa Trade Development Forum in Kigali on Monday, December 2. Courtesy By embracing emerging technologies and building robust digital infrastructure, African countries can unlock new opportunities for businesses, improve access to global markets, and increase the efficiency of trade operations, officials said during the African Development […]

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December 10, 2024

Digital innovation key to unlocking Africa’s trade potential, officials say

This photo taken on April 4, 2024, shows a statue (L) and Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui) Delegates at the Trade Development Forum 2024 have called for strengthened efforts to promote digital innovation as a means of unlocking Africa’s trade and business potential. KIGALI, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — Delegates […]

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December 10, 2024

Trade Ministry to Address Challenges Facing Cross Border Women Traders

The National President of CB­WTAG, Ms Lucky Rose Honodzi, stated that women played crucial roles in the development of the country, as they tried to improve on the living standard of their families, hence the need to provide them with the necessary support and a levelled playing field to thrive. The Chairperson of the Gender […]

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December 10, 2024

Digital technologies could unlock Africa’s trade potential, says Prime Minister Ngirente

Investment in Africa’s digital and technological capabilities is necessary to unlock the continent’s trade potential and accelerate economic growth, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente said as he opened the Africa Trade Development Forum in Kigali. Achieving this vision requires countries to adapt to the rapidly evolving trade landscape shaped by emerging technologies, Ngirente said, adding that […]

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December 10, 2024

What’s holding back Africa’s digital trade?

The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene speaks during the Africa Trade Development Forum in Kigali on Monday, December 2. Courtesy. Africa has achieved different levels of digital trade, with some regions making more progress than others. Work must be done to connect the scattered dots and ensure the continent becomes […]

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December 10, 2024

Trade facilitation report: driving African trade through digitalisation

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD the  Trade facilitation report: driving African trade through digitalisation The Trade Facilitation Report is the inaugural knowledge report by TradeMark Africa (TMA). It was launched in Kigali, Rwanda, on 3 December 2024 at the conclusion of the Africa Trade Development Forum 2024. ODI Global researchers – Dirk Willem te Velde, Yohannes Ayele, Maximiliano Mendez-Parra […]

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December 10, 2024

How digitalisation is transforming trade in Africa

David Beer, CEO of TradeMark Africa speaks exclusively to The New Times. The digitalisation of trade has increased efficiencies in trade processes and changed how trade is conducted on the continent. However, a number of challenges need to be addressed in order to streamline digital trade and ensure its benefits are realised and shared inclusively. […]

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December 9, 2024

How Rubavu port is set to reshape cross-border trade with DR Congo

The Ministry of Infrastructure will, Friday, December 6, officially launch the Rubavu Port, a modern facility set to boost trade not just in Rwanda but across the region. As the country’s largest port, the facility is expected to help ease cross-border trade and enhance connectivity between Rwanda and DR Congo, and support local communities through increased economic […]

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