Tag: Technology
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15 Mar 24 NewsIndustrial gas users prepare to make ‘orderly transition’ case at crunch gas-cliff meeting (Engineering News)
The creation of a formal public-private platform to assess soluti...
Access to Finance, Mobile Money, and Gender Inclusivity in Africa
29 Feb 24 PublicationsThe realisation of Africa’s full economic potential is exacerbated by limited access to formal financial services, which hinders the ability of entrepreneurs, especially women, t...
Embracing DigitALL Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality to support achieving the SDGs: the case of Zambia
16 Dec 23 BlogThe theme for the 2023 International Women’s Day (8 March) was “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.” It has generally been observed that women and girls ...
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08 Dec 23 NewsTransnet increases tug availability at Durban port (SAnews)
The Port of Durban has made significant strides in the improvement of its marine craft status by increasing tug availab...
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07 Dec 23 NewsSouthern Africa: Botswana Extends Ban on South African Fruits and Vegetables (allAfrica)
Botswana announced on Monday, December 5, 2023 that it would extend and expand restriction...
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24 Nov 23 NewsKenya has vast growth potential in aviation and technology (The Standard)
The air transport industry in Africa is on the resurgence, and aviation is definitely the next infrastruc...
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16 Nov 23 NewsBotswana Science, Technology and Innovation Foresight (UNCTAD)
UNCTAD conducted a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy Review of the Republic of Botswana during 20...
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08 Nov 23 NewsPatel unveils strategy charting the course for SA’s Global Business Services (SAnews)
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel on Tuesday unveiled a forward-lookin...
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20 Oct 23 NewsSACU receipts account for major source of revenue - NamRA (Namibia Economist)
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) on Thursday said contributions from the Southern African Customs U...
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22 Sep 23 NewsPrince William unveils South Africa’s Abalobi as finalist for Earthshot Prize (Engineering News)
South African community fish catch recording technology company Abalobi has been...
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15 Sep 23 NewsSA eyes growing trade, exporting coal to Vietnam (SAnews)
South Africa is looking forward to broadening existing bilateral trade with Vietnam, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile...
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22 Aug 23 NewsSustaining existing trade partnerships and finding new markets is imperative for SA agriculture (Bizcommunity)
South Africa is in the enviable position of being a net exporter of ...
Customs Administration and the Role of Disruptive Technologies in facilitating cross-border trade in Africa
31 Aug 22 PublicationsWhat do practitioners and traders need to know and what can be done to make them work for trade facilitation?
Customs administrations advance and implement cohesive sets of polici...
Trade in the Digital Economy: A tralac guide
14 Jul 22 PublicationsThe digitalisation of the economy requires new ways of thinking about competition, intellectual property, taxation, industrial policy, privacy, cyber security, the labour market, i...
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20 Apr 22 NewsLocal news
South Africa Floods Could Hurt China Trade (Voice of America)
Some of the worst flooding in South Africa’s history has left more than 400 people dead and some 4...
Digital Development in Africa – What is Working and What Isn’t
27 Feb 22 BlogDownload the full blog HERE
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policies are a key driver of ‘digital development’ – the extent of integration of a country or reg...
Leveraging Technology to Improve Regulatory Compliance and Trade Efficiency: A Focus on Road Transport
24 Aug 21 BlogRoad transport is an important mode for Africa’s trade, carrying over 90% of intra-regional and regional trade (Afreximbank: 2019). This is likely to continue into the future in ...
The potential role for drones in Africa’s value chains
30 Jul 21 PublicationsIndustrialisation and the emergence of new technologies, such as the Internet, have improved value chain efficiency but also increased the complexity of production linkages. Within...
Leveraging Technology and Innovation for Africa’s Growth
14 Jun 21 BlogThe rise of digital technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D printing, and blockchain technology all stand to significantly impact trade ...
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03 Jun 21 NewsNational
Report shows tax shrunk the sugar industry, says association (Engineering News)
A report, commissioned by the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) a...