Zimbabwe Legalises Cannabis Farming to Boost Economy

Zimbabwe has legalised cannabis cultivation and has withdrawn laws requiring sole state ownership for cannabis farming in an effort to encourage investment in cannabis cultivation for industrial and medicinal uses. Demand for cannabis is projected to grow worldwide while tobacco output is expected to decline 15% by 2030, according to Meanwell Gudu, the CEO of Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board. “One of the alternative...

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Botswana Tourism Targets Middle East Markets at Expo 2020 Dubai

Amidst optimism and hope in reviving the tourism sector, Botswana Tourism organised a press briefing to announce the Botswana Tourism Month at the Expo 2020 Dubai. Set to be on display until the 8th  of February 2022, the one-of-a-kind showcase promises to highlight the Southern African country as a globally competitive force in tourism with a rich natural resource base and investment potential. The event will showcase Botswana’s...

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Port of Luanda: DP World Chosen As Preferred Bidder To Operate Multipurpose Terminal

DP World, a leading global provider of smart logistics solutions, has been selected as the preferred bidder to enter into discussions with the Government of Angola for a 20-year concession and operation of the Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) at the Port of Luanda.  
 
Following an international tender process and subsequent announcement of DP World's selection by the evaluation committee set up by the Angolan...

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SADC to use electronic Certificates of Origin

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced on 9 May 2020 that it will be introducing the use of an Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCoO) system within all 16 member nations. The move will streamline the clearing of goods and save time and money for exporters. The SADC includes nearly all African countries south of the equator, including the Republic of South Africa, one of continent’s largest economies. According to...

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