The African Continental Free Trade Area got a major boost last week, as the much anticipated Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS) was officially launched in Accra, Ghana. According to PAPSS will enable a customer in one African country to pay in their own currency, while a seller in another country receives payment in their…
Africa’s global status will continue to rise next year as its rival suitors work overtime to fix recent missteps. At stake: control over global technology choices and the minerals that will power the next ‘blue economy’ revolution. Can Africa avoid a new cold war? Read More
The SADC Business Council (SBC), an umbrella body for the private sector comprising national top bodies of the private sectors of each of the 16 SADC Member States, has proposed the urgent establishment of a Corridor Management Institution which will deal with impediments at border posts that are stifling trade flows on the Region’s North…
Did you know that the international shipping industry is accountable for transporting 90% of world trade? As the agent for Evergreen Line, Greencarrier Liner Agency sees many benefits of using the sea as a transportation route. In this article, we have gathered some interesting facts describing the importance of the shipping industry. Shipping industry –…
Digital transformation in transportation and logistics In an increasingly real-time economy speed and timing are key. It might sound obvious but the consequences for supply chains, logistics and the transportation industry are huge. Efficiency, optimization, speed and timing have always been crucial in logistics and transportation. Today, amidst a range of accelerating evolutions and in an…
Taking charge in bringing development to Africa The PICI was born out of a proposal by South African President, Jacob Zuma, to accelerate regional infrastructure development through political championing of projects. This proposal was made during the 23rd HSGOC meeting in Kampala, Uganda, in July 2010. The champions bring visibility, unblock bottlenecks, co-ordinate resource mobilisation,…
Taking charge in bringing development to Africa The PICI was born out of a proposal by South African President, Jacob Zuma, to accelerate regional infrastructure development through political championing of projects. This proposal was made during the 23rd HSGOC meeting in Kampala, Uganda, in July 2010. The champions bring visibility, unblock bottlenecks, co-ordinate resource mobilisation,…
What are the sustainable development goals? The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 SDGs are integrated—they recognize that…