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Harmonised Standards in Africa: The Shortcut to Bigger Trade Deals and Cross-Border Efficiency
It’s funny how sometimes the smallest details, like the type of plug your charger uses or the labeling on a bag of rice, can ...
Top 5 Trade Corridors Driving Economic Growth and Development Across the African Continent
If you zoom out and look at Africa from a trade map, it almost feels like watching arteries pumping life into a growing body. ...
Case Study: How Africa Trade Fund Grants Helped a Local Exporter Reach International Markets
It started with a tiny warehouse on the outskirts of Accra, Ghana. Dusty floor, buzzing fans, and a few workers huddled around sacks of ...
SMEs in Africa: Why Funding Is the Missing Link to Growth and How AfTra Is Filling the Gap
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Africa are often called the “backbone” of the continent’s economy. And that’s not just a fancy phrase—they actually ...
The Future of Trade Finance in Africa: Donor Insights, Market Predictions, and AfTra’s Roadmap
Trade finance might not sound like the most exciting dinner table topic, but in Africa, it’s becoming a game changer. Imagine small exporters in ...
How to Apply for Africa Trade Fund Grants Successfully: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for SMEs
If you’ve ever tried chasing grant money, you know it’s not as simple as filling out a form and waiting for the cash to ...
Logistics Challenges Every African Exporter Faces—And Proven Solutions That Actually Work
If you’ve ever spoken to someone trying to ship goods out of Africa—whether it’s cocoa beans from Ghana, cut flowers from Kenya, or copper ...
Smart Borders in Africa: How Technology Is Speeding Up Customs, Logistics, and Regional Trade
Picture this: you’re at a border crossing in Africa, and instead of standing in a sweaty, never-ending line with papers in hand, your truckload ...
How Customs Reforms Are Boosting Exports and Reducing Barriers for African Businesses
For decades, many African entrepreneurs have had to wrestle with a frustrating truth: it’s often easier to import goods from Europe or Asia than ...
Top 10 African Countries Leading Regional Trade Growth and What We Can Learn from Them
If you’ve watched Africa’s trade story over the past few years, you’ve probably felt that gentle click when a flywheel starts to move. Not ...
