East Africa's strategic position as a trade gateway is underpinned by robust logistics infrastructure, crucial for connecting global markets with the continent's rapidly expanding economies. The region's ports and inland transport networks are vital B2B arteries, facilitating the efficient flow of goods across multiple nations. Enhancing these corridors is paramount for reducing trade costs, improving supply chain reliability, and unlocking the full economic potential of landlocked countries.

In a global economic climate often characterised by supply chain vulnerabilities and cautious investment, South Africa's automotive sector is charting an ambitious course towards enhanced localisation and industrial resilience. The recent establishment of Ogihara South Africa's expansive 35,000 m² manufacturing and assembly plant in Durban stands as a powerful testament to this strategic shift. This significant investment, spearheaded by a major global player, not only underscores a deep commitment to the nation's long-term industrial potential but also signals a pivotal moment for businesses engaged in the continent’s burgeoning automotive trade and supply chain.

Nigeria's dynamic automotive market, a cornerstone of West Africa's economic landscape, is witnessing a significant strategic move as Hyundai Motors Nigeria expands its Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) line-up. The introduction of the Hyundai Mufasa and Hyundai Grand Creta is not merely about new models; it signifies a calculated response to evolving consumer demands and a deeper commitment to the region's burgeoning B2B automotive sector. For global manufacturers, importers, and ancillary service providers, this expansion underscores Nigeria's enduring potential as a pivotal market for vehicle sales, aftermarket services, and long-term investment in distribution infrastructure. This development is set to reshape competitive dynamics and create fresh opportunities across the entire automotive value chain.

Farmers in Africa and agri-businesses sector in Africa could be worth a trillion-dollars by 2030 if given proper access to more capital, electricity, better technology and irrigated land to grow high-value nutritious foods, and if African governments can work more closely with agribusinesses to feed the region’s fast-growing urban population, according to a new World Bank report.

More than a century ago, when the old Port of Djibouti was built by the French colonisers, it was connected with a railway that linked Addis Ababa to Djibouti City. Given the size differences of the two countries – today Ethiopia’s population is more than 100 million, while Djibouti’s is less than 1 million – the port was never about trade with Djibouti, but trade with Ethiopia. It is no coincidence that today, the new Doraleh Container Terminal is the end of the line for the new Chinese-built Addis-Djibouti standard gauge railway.

In today’s Ethiopia, gold is the mineral that is the biggest hard currency earner for the country. Although Ethiopia exports other minerals including sapphire, opal, tantalum, emerald, gemstones, and marble, gold has become a focus for Ethiopia a priority sector to transform the country’s economy. The government of Ethiopia wants to use the sector as an engine of growth to propel the country’s economic growth. It hopes to create one million jobs in the sector and generate over a billion dollar annual export revenue.

Kenya's economy largely relies on the agriculture sector. Horticulture sub-sector is one of the top foreign exchange earners for the country generating approximately US $ 1 billion annually. The sub-sector contributes roughly 1.25% to the national GDP while flower exports contributes nearly 1% from the flower industry. It has grown in significance to a vibrant flower industry worldwide.