Articles with real-time Insights from events happening around Africa’s growing and diverse manufacturing/Industrial sector.
Procurement of chemicals and raw materials has traditionally been one of the most complex parts of manufacturing in Africa. From limited supplier visibility to inconsistent pricing and logistics delays, many…
Africa’s free market economic potential is often discussed as a future activity. However, the continent has been experiencing what many would call a ‘silent revolution’ in recent years. Since the…
In a significant development for African regional integration, Nigeria recently gazetted and transmitted its ECOWAS schedule of tariff offers for goods traded in Africa to the African Continental Free Trade…
Since the late 1700s, the global manufacturing industry has undergone dramatic evolution. This evolution of industry is nothing short of astounding, from the era of hand tools to today's interconnected…
Insights from the Ivorian economic miracle of 1960-1980 When Côte d'Ivoire gained independence in 1960, the new government made a strategic choice that differed from many newly independent African states.…
Gold has fascinated humans for generations, and its value has stood the test of time across civilisations. Yet, behind every gold bar, coin, or piece of jewellery lies a complex,…
Côte d'Ivoire's agro-commodities dominance on the global stage is remarkable. With an estimated population of 32.5 million people and 318,000 square kilometres of land, this West African nation dominates multiple…
Manufacturing isn't easy, especially when your primary market is Africa, the world's fastest-growing continent. At Matta, we're simplifying African commerce one solution at a time. Matta's logistics management tool, Flux…
Ghana’s economic growth in 2024 is a sheer indicator of Africa’s potential. With GDP growth reaching 7.2% in Q3 and an average of 6.3% for the first 3 quarters, Ghana…
Africa is ripe for a globally competitive African digital economy. However, for this to happen, the necessary frameworks must be created to facilitate digital trade. Adopting the AfCFTA digital protocol…