The African Trade Observatory (ATO) – a mechanism being implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) to help the new African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) function when it goes live in 2021 – has begun testing the online dashboard to give real-time trade statistics to African users
Commerce
Stripe to acquire Paystack to accelerate online commerce across Africa
The African Internet economy is rapidly expanding, with online trade growing 21% y-o-y in the region, 75% faster than the global average
GIL Automation appointed as Siemens' value added reseller
To strengthen automation portfolio in Nigeria, Siemens has appointed GIL Automation, a long-standing partner to Siemens, as a value added reseller in Nigeria
The new BradyGrip Print-on Hook Material
Brady has launched the new BradyGrip Print-on Hook Material, a one-of-a-kind solution that allows cable identification to be easily printed and placed on bundles
Mukuru, WorldRemit partner to further expand remittance service into Southern Africa
Mukuru and WorldRemit have announced a partnership to expand their cash remittance collaboration to Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi and Botswana