How to Export to African Countries

In times of economic meltdown, planning which markets of the world to target for exports, the continent of Africa doesn’t always come top of the list. In fact, rarely. Part of that is down to preconceived opinions about the continent. Constant images of war and starvation don’t always make a business believe there are riches to be earned from business dealings on the continent. However the truth is that the economic situation...

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Green Africa Airways signs Africa’s largest aircraft deal with Boeing

Green Africa Airways – the newly launched airline in Nigeria has signed a deal  worth $11.7 billion with Boeing for the purchase of 100 737 Max8 aircraft. The biggest aircraft deal in Africa, is yet to be finalized will be split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options. The transaction is the second major deal signed by Boeing with a Nigerian airline.   Green Africa Airways is backed by a  group of aviation industry experts...

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Travellers from China to get visas to 35 African countries

Ethiopian Airlines will start helping Chinese visitors process visas to travel across Africa. Beginning in 2019, Africa’s No.1 airline will set up a hub that will allow travelers from China to apply for visas to 35 African countries, the airline’s chief Tewolde Gebremariam told Chinese news agency Xinhua. The scheme is aimed at reducing the process of application especially for citizens who have to travel to embassies located...

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Database of Rice Importers in Africa Released

Africa Business Pages, the leading B2B portal connecting African buyers with global suppliers, has compiled a special directory of rice importers in Africa. The Africa Rice Importers Directory lists major rice importers in Africa from over 40 African countries.  Rice importers in Africa have been buying ever increasing quantities of rice from all across the world in order to meet the rising demand for rice amongst African buyers....

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Export Used Cars To Africa: Importers in Africa of used Cars Do Thriving Business

Second-hand cars have been finding their way to African markets for many years. The market for used cars in Africa is poised for further growth as Africa is by far the least motorized region on the planet with only 44 registered vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants. The global average, on the other had, stands at 180 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants  – which reflects the tremendous growth potential in the market for used cars in the African...

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Importers of Furniture in Africa Reaping Benefits

The furniture business continues to boom in many African markets as the demand for home and office accommodation grows across Africa. Africa’s growing economy and its large and rapidly growing urban population are some of the reasons why the furniture business is experiencing good times on our continent. Africa’s Real Estate Boom Boosting Furniture Sales From Lagos in West Africa to Nairobi in East Africa, it is very...

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Saudi Arabia plans to build a bridge to Africa

Saudi Arabia plans to build a $500 billion megacity that links to Africa via a bridge over the Red Sea. The development is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 plan to diversify Saudi Arabia's oil-driven economy. At 16,400 square kilometres, the megacity would be 33 times as large as New York City and one of the largest cities in the world to run on 100% renewable energy. Its name, Neom - from the Arabic terms...

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Digital Marketing in Africa

The world has gone digital is a term we hear far too often nowadays, but it’s not exactly true. It is true that the world is transforming, but there is an increasing distinction between those who are leading the change and profiting from it, and those who are falling behind and missing the many opportunities.  So what does digital transformation really mean to business?  Digital transformation is based on a beautiful...

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