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  • Afreximbank’s President Oramah Emerges FORBES AFRICA’s 2023 Person of the Year
    Dec 04 2023
    02:24 PM

    Afreximbank’s President Oramah Emerges FORBES AFRICA’s 2023 Person of the Year

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    The President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, today in Cairo received the FORBES AFRICA magazine 2023 Person of The Year award. At a well-attended award ceremony, which also included the unveiling of the cover for FORBES AFRICA’s December 2023/January ...
  • Afreximbank launches African Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Programme
    Nov 16 2023
    12:52 PM

    Afreximbank launches African Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Programme

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    The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched an African Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Programme under its Creative Africa Nexus Initiative (CANEX) at the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) in Cairo, Egypt. CANEX African Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Programme featured nine ...
  • Nigeria wins Best Pavilion Award at IATF2023
    Nov 16 2023
    12:38 PM

    Nigeria wins Best Pavilion Award at IATF2023

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    Nigeria won the Best Stand Award in the Country Pavilion category at the seven-day Intra-trade African Trade Fair (IATF2023) in Cairo, Egypt. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the African Union, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, who organized the ...
  • AfCFTA will boost intra-African trade by 52 per cent, if… — Moghalu
    Nov 15 2023
    04:02 PM

    AfCFTA will boost intra-African trade by 52 per cent, if… — Moghalu

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    Professor Kingsley Moghalu, Chairman, Board of Directors and Advisory Board Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS), has emphasized the need for Africa’s private sector to be strengthened to expand intra-African trade and create prosperity, leveraging the provisions of the African Continental ...
  • Egypt-Zimbabwe Business Forum oversubscribed at #IATF2023
    Nov 15 2023
    03:39 PM

    Egypt-Zimbabwe Business Forum oversubscribed at #IATF2023

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    The Egypt-Zimbabwe Business Forum, held during the Intra-African Trade Fair, attracted numerous investors interested in investing in the southern African country. Zimtrade’s business forum, oversubscribed, aligns with President Mnangagwa’s efforts to attract local and international ...
  • Oramah calls for African Diaspora collaboration
    Nov 15 2023
    02:40 PM

    Oramah calls for African Diaspora collaboration

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    Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has urged collaboration among the African Diaspora. He delivered a powerful speech at the Diaspora Day session of the third Intra African Trade Fair (IATF2023), emphasizing the global unity and ...
  • Afreximbank launches intra-African EPC contracting
    Nov 15 2023
    02:30 PM

    Afreximbank launches intra-African EPC contracting

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    African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) launched an initiative allowing African contractors to capitalize on infrastructure investments at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo, Egypt. Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, and Egypt’s ...
  • Afreximbank, ExAFS ink $2b deal for food security
    Nov 15 2023
    12:34 PM

    Afreximbank, ExAFS ink $2b deal for food security

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    The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has partnered with ARISE IIP and the governments of Chad, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Egypt to implement the Export Agriculture for Food Security Initiative. The initiative aims to enhance food security in Africa. Afreximbank is investing US$2 billion in ...
  • At #IATF2023, panellists explore ways to drive AU’s Agenda 2063
    Nov 15 2023
    10:44 AM

    At #IATF2023, panellists explore ways to drive AU’s Agenda 2063

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    The AfCFTA’s role in accelerating the implementation of the African Union’s Development Agenda 2063 was discussed at the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023). Panellists emphasized the importance of political will in implementing AU Agenda 2063, with Egyptian Commercial ...
  • Afreximbank president drums up food heritage support
    Nov 15 2023
    10:29 AM

    Afreximbank president drums up food heritage support

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    The third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023), which has just concluded in Cairo, Egypt, was a unique event. The conference, which attracted over $43 billion in trade and business transactions, also featured numerous attractions promoting Africa’s food heritage. Prof. Benedict Oramah, ...
  • Jollof Wars at #IATF2023
    Nov 15 2023
    09:07 AM

    Jollof Wars at #IATF2023

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    CANEX and African Food Changemakers organized a culinary celebration at #IATF2023, focusing on the iconic Jollof rice, sparking the “Jollof Wars” between Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. Indeed, delegates at the #IATF2023 were engrossed in the delightful culinary celebration. The ...
  • Exploring Investment Opportunities in Egypt
    Nov 15 2023
    08:54 AM

    Exploring Investment Opportunities in Egypt

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    Egypt’s investment forum panel discussed opportunities for increased trade with Africa, with Dr. Sherif El Gabaly highlighting lessons for strengthening agricultural self-sufficiency. Egyptian business leaders, including Pharco Pharmaceuticals CEO Sherine Helmy, highlighted the importance ...
  • Algeria to host 4th Intra-African Trade Fair, IATF2025
    Nov 14 2023
    04:29 PM

    Algeria to host 4th Intra-African Trade Fair, IATF2025

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    Algeria will host the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025), organized by Afreximbank, the African Union, and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. The inaugural Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2018) in Cairo, Egypt, attracted 1086 exhibitors and businesses, with deals worth $32 ...
  • Promoting Barbados-Africa collaboration
    Nov 14 2023
    04:20 PM

    Promoting Barbados-Africa collaboration

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    The Barbados delegation at the third Intra-African Trade Fair (#IATF2023) highlighted the potential for collaboration between Barbados and Africa, highlighting the stability of the country’s economy. Invest Barbados CEO Kaye-Anne Greenidge highlights potential growth in tourism, ...
  • Oramah celebrates Africa’s Culinary Identity
    Nov 14 2023
    03:57 PM

    Oramah celebrates Africa’s Culinary Identity

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    The third Intra African Trade Fair (IATF2023) offers a unique trade and investment platform, connecting exhibitors to African markets and showcasing Africa’s culinary innovations. African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) President, Prof. Benedict Oramah, was not left out as he went round ...
  • IATF2023 explores challenges and opportunities in African sports industry
    Nov 14 2023
    03:41 PM

    IATF2023 explores challenges and opportunities in African sports industry

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    The #IATF2023, the third edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair, highlighted the challenges and future prospects of the African sports industry. During a session entitled “The Business of Sports Masterclass” on the sixth day of the #IATF2023, Founder and President of SWA Sports, ...
  • Unlocking Kwara's Investment Opportunities
    Nov 14 2023
    03:30 PM

    Unlocking Kwara’s Investment Opportunities

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    Speaking on investment opportunities in the state at the 3rd African sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Conference, 2023, with the theme ‘Accelerating AfCFTA Implementation, H. E. Governor Abdul Razaq Rahman has invited other African states and the international community to invest in ...
  • The Impact of Conformity of Standards on Intra-African Trade and the Nigerian Economy
    Nov 14 2023
    03:21 PM

    The Impact of Conformity of Standards on Intra-African Trade and the Nigerian Economy

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    The African continent presents huge potential for growth and the recently introduced African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement promises to underpin trade facilitation and economic expansion with be the largest free trade area since the formation of the World Trade Organization in ...
  • Afreximbank Presents Platform to Promote African Participation in Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contracts
    Nov 14 2023
    02:59 PM

    Afreximbank Presents Platform to Promote African Participation in Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contracts

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    The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has presented an intra-African Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) platform designed to empower African contractors to successfully bid for contracts by allowing for the seamless posting of key infrastructure projects within the EPC space ...
  • Intra-African commerce only 17% of continent’s foreign trade volume
    Nov 14 2023
    02:15 PM

    Intra-African commerce only 17% of continent’s foreign trade volume

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    Ali Basha, the Minister Plenipotentiary Head of Africa Department at Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS), said intra-African trade is very low, accounting for only 16-17% of the continent’s foreign trade volume. But, what is to be done? Basha emphasized the need for increased efforts among ...

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    • Afreximbank launches African Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Programme
      Afreximbank launches African Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Programme
      16 November 2023, 12:52 PM 0 28
      The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched an African Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Programme under its Creative Africa Nexus Initiative (CANEX) at the third Intra-African Trade ...
      Nigeria wins Best Pavilion Award at IATF2023
      Nigeria wins Best Pavilion Award at IATF2023
      16 November 2023, 12:38 PM 0 22
      Nigeria won the Best Stand Award in the Country Pavilion category at the seven-day Intra-trade African Trade Fair (IATF2023) in Cairo, Egypt. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the ...
    • AfCFTA will boost intra-African trade by 52 per cent, if… — Moghalu
      AfCFTA will boost intra-African trade by 52 per cent, if… — Moghalu
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      Professor Kingsley Moghalu, Chairman, Board of Directors and Advisory Board Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS), has emphasized the need for Africa’s private sector to be strengthened to ...
      Egypt-Zimbabwe Business Forum oversubscribed at #IATF2023
      Egypt-Zimbabwe Business Forum oversubscribed at #IATF2023
      15 November 2023, 3:39 PM 0 100
      The Egypt-Zimbabwe Business Forum, held during the Intra-African Trade Fair, attracted numerous investors interested in investing in the southern African country. Zimtrade’s business forum, ...
    • Oramah calls for African Diaspora collaboration
      Oramah calls for African Diaspora collaboration
      15 November 2023, 2:40 PM 0 15
      Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has urged collaboration among the African Diaspora. He delivered a powerful speech at the ...
      Afreximbank launches intra-African EPC contracting
      Afreximbank launches intra-African EPC contracting
      15 November 2023, 2:30 PM 0 12
      African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) launched an initiative allowing African contractors to capitalize on infrastructure investments at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo, Egypt. Prof. ...
    • Afreximbank, ExAFS ink $2b deal for food security
      Afreximbank, ExAFS ink $2b deal for food security
      15 November 2023, 12:34 PM 0 16
      The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has partnered with ARISE IIP and the governments of Chad, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Egypt to implement the Export Agriculture for Food Security ...
      At #IATF2023, panellists explore ways to drive AU’s Agenda 2063
      At #IATF2023, panellists explore ways to drive AU’s Agenda 2063
      15 November 2023, 10:44 AM 0 14
      The AfCFTA’s role in accelerating the implementation of the African Union’s Development Agenda 2063 was discussed at the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023). Panellists ...
    • Afreximbank president drums up food heritage support
      Afreximbank president drums up food heritage support
      15 November 2023, 10:29 AM 0 26
      The third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023), which has just concluded in Cairo, Egypt, was a unique event. The conference, which attracted over $43 billion in trade and business transactions, ...
      Jollof Wars at #IATF2023
      Jollof Wars at #IATF2023
      15 November 2023, 9:07 AM 0 18
      CANEX and African Food Changemakers organized a culinary celebration at #IATF2023, focusing on the iconic Jollof rice, sparking the “Jollof Wars” between Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. ...
    • Exploring Investment Opportunities in Egypt
      Exploring Investment Opportunities in Egypt
      15 November 2023, 8:54 AM 0 25
      Egypt’s investment forum panel discussed opportunities for increased trade with Africa, with Dr. Sherif El Gabaly highlighting lessons for strengthening agricultural self-sufficiency. ...
      Algeria to host 4th Intra-African Trade Fair, IATF2025
      Algeria to host 4th Intra-African Trade Fair, IATF2025
      14 November 2023, 4:29 PM 0 22
      Algeria will host the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025), organized by Afreximbank, the African Union, and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. The inaugural Intra-African ...
    • Promoting Barbados-Africa collaboration
      Promoting Barbados-Africa collaboration
      14 November 2023, 4:20 PM 0 19
      The Barbados delegation at the third Intra-African Trade Fair (#IATF2023) highlighted the potential for collaboration between Barbados and Africa, highlighting the stability of the ...
      Oramah celebrates Africa’s Culinary Identity
      Oramah celebrates Africa’s Culinary Identity
      14 November 2023, 3:57 PM 0 19
      The third Intra African Trade Fair (IATF2023) offers a unique trade and investment platform, connecting exhibitors to African markets and showcasing Africa’s culinary innovations. African ...
    • IATF2023 explores challenges and opportunities in African sports industry
      IATF2023 explores challenges and opportunities in African sports industry
      14 November 2023, 3:41 PM 0 15
      The #IATF2023, the third edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair, highlighted the challenges and future prospects of the African sports industry. During a session entitled “The Business of ...
      Unlocking Kwara's Investment Opportunities
      Unlocking Kwara’s Investment Opportunities
      14 November 2023, 3:30 PM 0 15
      Speaking on investment opportunities in the state at the 3rd African sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Conference, 2023, with the theme ‘Accelerating AfCFTA Implementation, H. E. ...
    • The Impact of Conformity of Standards on Intra-African Trade and the Nigerian Economy
      The Impact of Conformity of Standards on Intra-African Trade and the Nigerian Economy
      14 November 2023, 3:21 PM 0 20
      The African continent presents huge potential for growth and the recently introduced African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement promises to underpin trade facilitation and economic ...
      Afreximbank Presents Platform to Promote African Participation in Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contracts
      Afreximbank Presents Platform to Promote African Participation in Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contracts
      14 November 2023, 2:59 PM 0 20
      The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has presented an intra-African Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) platform designed to empower African contractors to successfully bid ...
    • Intra-African commerce only 17% of continent’s foreign trade volume
      Intra-African commerce only 17% of continent’s foreign trade volume
      14 November 2023, 2:15 PM 0 19
      Ali Basha, the Minister Plenipotentiary Head of Africa Department at Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS), said intra-African trade is very low, accounting for only 16-17% of the continent’s foreign ...
      Afreximbank signs $100m financing deal with Nigerian oil firm
      Afreximbank signs $100m financing deal with Nigerian oil firm
      14 November 2023, 12:53 PM 0 15
      Leading Nigerian oil company Tenoil Petroleum Services and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have inked a USD 100 million Senior Secured Pre-Export Finance Facility. At the ongoing 3rd ...
    • Afreximbank, ARISE IIP ink $400m deal
      Afreximbank, ARISE IIP ink $400m deal
      14 November 2023, 12:17 PM 0 23
      The African Export-Import Bank and ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP)have signed a USD 400 million Facility Agreement at the 3rd Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo, Egypt. Mr. Gagan ...
      Egypt’s President urges a consolidated effort to promote intra-African trade
      Egypt’s President urges a consolidated effort to promote intra-African trade
      14 November 2023, 12:12 PM 0 17
      Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi has urged African nations to unite their efforts and foster intra-African trade. In an address at the Presidential Summit of the third Intra-African ...
    • How to boost internal revenue in Africa? Let's turn to sports
      How to boost internal revenue in Africa? Let’s turn to sports
      14 November 2023, 12:05 PM 0 16
      SWA Sports President, at #IATF2023, urges African leaders to look to sports as global sports industry revenue is estimated to be $400 billion in 2021 Aisha Shuaibu, Founder and President of SWA ...
      Afreximbank signs $300 million deal with Nairobi-based ZEP-RE
      Afreximbank signs $300 million deal with Nairobi-based ZEP-RE
      13 November 2023, 3:11 PM 0 23
      African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has agreed to a $300 million African Collaborative Transit Guarantee (AATGS) with Nairobi-based ZEP-RE. The signing of the term sheet took place at the ...
    • Egypt keen to play positive role in Africa, says President Sisi
      Egypt keen to play positive role in Africa, says President Sisi
      13 November 2023, 3:07 PM 0 23
      Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi emphasized on Monday the need for African countries to strengthen intra-African trade. Sisi made the appeal while delivering his speech at the inauguration ...
      Bridging Gender Gap in manufacturing
      Bridging Gender Gap in manufacturing
      13 November 2023, 3:01 PM 0 17
      Afreximbank President, Prof. Benedict Oramah, has shown support for the African Women in Processing Summit, hosted by the African Union at IATF2023 in Cairo, Egypt. Oramah says the summit aims to ...
    • Africa spends $47bn on transportation, logistics
      Africa spends $47bn on transportation, logistics
      13 November 2023, 1:00 PM 0 17
      The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat has prioritized the automotive industry as one of four sectors with significant potential for enhancing intra-African trade and ...
      Partnering for Africa's value chain at IATF2013
      Partnering for Africa’s value chain at IATF2013
      13 November 2023, 12:35 PM 0 23
      Coke Hamilton, Executive Director, International Trade Centre (ITC), and Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank, discussed ways at #IATF2023 to enhance cooperation in Africa’s ...
    • Afreximbank Records Deals Worth US$1Billion at Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023)
      Afreximbank Records Deals Worth US$1Billion at Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023)
      13 November 2023, 12:12 PM 0 20
      As the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) enters its 5th day, there has been an upsurge in number of deals and signing of financing and other agreements valued in excess of one billion dollars ...
      Afreximbank appoints Haytham El Maayergi as its new Executive Vice President of Global Trade Bank
      Afreximbank appoints Haytham El Maayergi as its new Executive Vice President of Global Trade Bank
      13 November 2023, 10:57 AM 0 18
      Haytham El Maayergi has been appointed as the Executive Vice President of Global Trade Bank at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), succeeding Amr Kamel, former Executive Vice President ...
    • Unveiling Africa’s investment snapshot
      Unveiling Africa’s investment snapshot
      13 November 2023, 10:34 AM 0 23
      At #IATF2023, AfCFTA Secretary General Wamkele Mene and the AfCFTA Secretariat unveiled the Country Snapshot, an infographic tool showcasing investment information in Africa. The tool provides a ...
      How Africa can achieve industrialization
      How Africa can achieve industrialization
      13 November 2023, 10:07 AM 0 26
      One theme is resounding throughout the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) 2023 in Cairo, Egypt: the need for Africa to unite, prioritize growth, and eliminate self-imposed barriers to achieve its ...
    • AfCTA Can Help Africa Break Colonial Trade Legacies Says Ekra
      AfCTA Can Help Africa Break Colonial Trade Legacies Says Ekra
      13 November 2023, 9:59 AM 0 18
      A former president of African Export and Import Bank, Afreximbank, Mr. Jean Louis Ekra has said that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can break Africa’s colonial legacy of ...
      Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Elected to FCI Executive Committee (EXCOM)
      Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Elected to FCI Executive Committee (EXCOM)
      13 November 2023, 9:22 AM 0 75
      Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President in charge of Intra-African Trade Bank, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, has been elected to the Executive Committee (EXCOM) of FCI, the global representative body for the ...
    • Afreximbank invests $40bn to Boost Intra-African Trade
      Afreximbank invests $40bn to Boost Intra-African Trade
      12 November 2023, 5:18 PM 0 33
      African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has invested $40 billion to ensure free trade in Africa from 2022 to 2026, in line with AfCFTA's vision for regional trade promotion. Dr. Gainmore ...
      How to make Africa car-making powerhouse
      How to make Africa car-making powerhouse
      12 November 2023, 4:46 PM 0 16
      Ministers and automobile sector leaders discussed how Africa can become a car-making powerhouse at the #IATF2023’s Automobile Forum, facilitated by CNN Correspondent Eleni Giokos. Ms. ...
    • Afreximbank, Zambian insurance firm ink $10m facility deal
      Afreximbank, Zambian insurance firm ink $10m facility deal
      12 November 2023, 4:23 PM 0 15
      African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a USD 10 million Facility Agreement and Interstate Transit Guarantee with Zambian insurance provider Innovate General Insurance at the ...
      Afreximbank unveils $1B system for cross-border trade at IATF2023
      Afreximbank unveils $1B system for cross-border trade at IATF2023
      12 November 2023, 4:07 PM 0 29
      Benedict Oramah, the President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the launch of a $1 billion system for managing cross-border trade in Africa. This came during the ...
    • Oramah canvasses for strategic investments to drive AfCFTA
      Oramah canvasses for strategic investments to drive AfCFTA
      12 November 2023, 3:48 PM 0 19
      African Export-Import Bank President, Prof. Benedict Oramah, has emphasized the need for strategic investments in Africa to achieve the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). ...
      Despite constraints, Africa makes trade and investment progress
      Despite constraints, Africa makes trade and investment progress
      12 November 2023, 3:43 PM 0 16
      Jean-Louis Ekra, Deputy Chairperson of the IATF2023 Advisory Council and former Afreximbank President, highlighted the significant improvement in intra-African trade despite common challenges as ...
    • Soyinka warns against tech-induced illiteracy
      Soyinka warns against tech-induced illiteracy
      11 November 2023, 3:27 PM 0 19
      Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has warned that technology is causing a rise in illiteracy among Nigerians. Soyinka emphasized the need for caution about the emerging “Internet ...
      African businesses should embrace AfCFTA, says Ekra
      African businesses should embrace AfCFTA, says Ekra
      11 November 2023, 3:10 PM 0 48
      Jean-Louis Ekra, Deputy Chairperson of the African Export-Import Bank and former President, believes it’s time for African businesses to embrace the African Continental Free Trade Area ...
    • How to boost intra-African trade
      How to boost intra-African trade
      11 November 2023, 2:56 PM 0 87
      At the #IATF2023 panel, ‘Trading Companies as Catalysts for Improved Trade under AfCFTA’, speaker after speaker gave their homespun take on boosting intra-African trade. Mr. Rahul ...
      Africa's sports industry valued at $5b in 2023
      Africa’s sports industry valued at $5b in 2023
      11 November 2023, 2:47 PM 0 41
      Phiwe Hlatshwayo, a policy advocate, highlighted Africa’s sports industry’s potential to drive economic growth and development, valuing it at over $5 billion in 2023 as she gave her ...
    • Afreximbank, Anambra State Government ink ground-breaking deals
      Afreximbank, Anambra State Government ink ground-breaking deals
      11 November 2023, 2:43 PM 0 37
      The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of Anambra State, South-East, Nigeria, have signed two transformative mandates, marking a significant milestone in the ...
      Investing in African sports talent
      Investing in African sports talent
      11 November 2023, 2:40 PM 0 131
      The business of sports, spots management and sports entertainment will be the spotlight at the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) session focusing on sports at the IATF2023. Indeed, sports can be a ...
    • Afreximbank, Kenya Manufacturers Association sign pact to boost trade
      Afreximbank, Kenya Manufacturers Association sign pact to boost trade
      11 November 2023, 12:12 PM 0 18
      The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) have signed NETSA Cooperation Agreement at the ongoing IATF2023 in Cairo, Egypt. While Ms. Lizanne Case ...
      The AU Commissioner met with young entrepreneurs from across Africa
      The AU Commissioner met with young entrepreneurs from across Africa
      10 November 2023, 3:16 PM 0 43
      The AU Commissioner met with young entrepreneurs from across Africa right here at #IATF2023. From tech start-ups to eco-friendly ventures, each story showed a picture of a dynamic, ...
    • Networking
      Networking
      10 November 2023, 3:04 PM 0 23
      Networking is in full swing as participants from across the continent converge to explore opportunities, share insights, and foster collaborations. Join us and be a part of this dynamic exchange ...
      Unlocking African potential through cooperation – Obasanjo
      Unlocking African potential through cooperation – Obasanjo
      10 November 2023, 2:39 PM 0 56
      Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, chair of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) Advisory Council, believes that cooperation and collaboration will unlock the untapped potential of the ...
    • Afreximbank Doles Out $1-Billion African Film Fund
      Afreximbank Doles Out $1-Billion African Film Fund
      10 November 2023, 2:30 PM 0 118
      The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) plans to launch a $1-billion African Film Fund in 2024 to aid the continent’s film industry, according to Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President ...
      Afreximbank, Zimbabwean bank sign $40m trade finance deal
      Afreximbank, Zimbabwean bank sign $40m trade finance deal
      10 November 2023, 2:00 PM 0 25
      The African Export-Import Bank and Zimbabwe’s Central Africa Building Society have agreed to a USD 40 million trade finance facility during the #IATF2023 in Cairo, Egypt. The initiative, ...
    • Why Afreximbank supports CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa
      Why Afreximbank supports CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa
      10 November 2023, 1:45 PM 0 16
      Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says the Bank supports CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa to recognize ...
      Adichie emphasizes Africa's need for more stories and literature
      Adichie emphasizes Africa’s need for more stories and literature
      10 November 2023, 1:35 PM 0 41
      Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie advocates for more African stories to preserve the continent’s rich heritage, history, and development, citing their positive impact on psychology, ...
    • Egypt's Trade Minister opens IATF2023
      Egypt’s Trade Minister opens IATF2023
      10 November 2023, 1:27 PM 0 14
      Egypt’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ahmed Samir, inaugurated the 3rd edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) at the Al Manara International Conference Centre in Cairo. Samir ...
      Afreximbank launches African filmmakers' fund
      Afreximbank launches African filmmakers’ fund
      9 November 2023, 4:36 PM 0 34
      The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a joint finance fund for African filmmakers and directors during the Creative Africa Nexus event at IATF 2023 in Cairo, Egypt. ...
    • Moghalu to deliver keynote address at IATF2023
      Moghalu to deliver keynote address at IATF2023
      9 November 2023, 3:48 PM 0 28
      Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, Chairman of the Advisory and Executive Boards of the Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS) and a former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), will deliver the ...
      In the wake of tariff cuts, Egypt commits to intra-African trade
      In the wake of tariff cuts, Egypt commits to intra-African trade
      9 November 2023, 2:38 PM 0 17
      Egypt’s Minister of Trade, Ahmed Samir, expressed interest in achieving comprehensive development following the reduction of customs tariffs to boost intra-African trade during the Annual ...
    • IATF2023 is a testament to Africa’s commitment to economic integration — Obasanjo
      IATF2023 is a testament to Africa’s commitment to economic integration — Obasanjo
      9 November 2023, 2:34 PM 0 17
      The third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2023) began today at the impressive Al Manara International Conference Centre, in Cairo, Egypt, with over 75 countries, 1,600 exhibitors, and 35,000 ...
      3rd Intra-African Trade Fair kicks off
      3rd Intra-African Trade Fair kicks off
      9 November 2023, 1:54 PM 0 18
      The 3rd edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023), organized by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the African Union, and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, ...
    • CANEX AT IATF 2023 GASTRONOMY AND CULINARY ARTS PROGRAMME
      CANEX AT IATF 2023 GASTRONOMY AND CULINARY ARTS PROGRAMME
      9 November 2023, 9:16 AM 0 22
      PANEL DISCUSSIONS
      PANEL DISCUSSIONS
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