Shipping insecurity in Tanzania

Ports and geopolitics are increasingly intertwined in Africa, with regional conflicts and security threats affecting economic stability. The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict has had a ripple effect on African markets, while Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea and Suez Canal have heightened shipping insecurity. These disruptions are leading to increased freight costs and cargo delays in East African ports, ultimately undermining the local economy. Journalist: Goodhope Amani

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Economy 2 November 2022

GIMAC card shakes up the digital banking market in Central Africa

Valentin Mbozo'o, Director General of the Groupement Interbancaire Monétique de l'Afrique Centrale (GIMAC), wants to bring digital into all African homes with simple and secure systems for money transfers and payment cards. In 2015, he launched the GIMAC interbank card with the Central Bank of Central African States (BEAC). This democratised the use of the bank card within the six member countries of this entity and has facilitated mobile transfers and transactions for its users. Today, in the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC), the GIMAC card is second only to the VISA card.

Economy 21 October 2022

Gabon, Julie’s Gabonese Chocolates success story

The chocolate confectionery industry represents a global market of almost 115 billion euros per year worldwide. For a long time, African cocoa-producing countries were satisfied with exporting beans and importing chocolate, thus hindering the development of local production. Julie Nyangui, a Gabonese entrepreneur, is fighting to achieve the best possible quality in making chocolate from local resources. Her goal is to produce 100% African chocolate.

Economy 8 September 2022

In Guinea, farmers complain about the lack of fertiliser

Guinean agriculture has been weakened by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which has made fertiliser a rare commodity. The price of fertiliser is rising considerably, compromising the supply of farmers. The situation threatens an economic sector vital for the employment of 80% of the population.

Economy 1 July 2022

Islamic finance supports weakened Nigerian SMEs

Nigeria has 40 million SMEs that employ 80% of the population and contribute to 50% of the country's growth. The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector is the private sector subsidiary of the Islamic Development Bank, which implements a partnership strategy with local banks to enable SMEs to find suitable financing.

Economy 23 June 2022

AIPO contributes to the protection of African inventions

Created in 1963, the African Intellectual Property Organization guarantees the protection of patents, trademarks and fights against counterfeiting. AIPO contributes to the economic and social development of the continent.

Economy 21 June 2022

Special guest: Denis Bohoussou, Director General of AIPO

Denis Bohoussou, Director General of the African Intellectual Property Organization, talks about his mission within this institution. He contributes to the protection of the continent's inventions and wishes to have the copyright of African creators recognised and collected.

Economy 17 June 2022

Textile: Ghana’s resistance

Ghana, a country with a rich history of textile manufacturing, is now competing with second-hand clothing and imported textiles. Today, to stand out and keep the sector alive, the country's textile industry relies on tradition and 'Made in Ghana' products.

Economy 10 June 2022

Inflation challenges production and consumption patterns in the CAR

Le monde de la littérature et de la culture africaine se retrouve à Paris pour le premier salon consacré au livre africain. Un rendez-vous annuel à ne pas manquer.

Economy 2 June 2022

Entrepreneurship: Kinshasa’s “working ladies”

In Kinshasa, women are very active, and some are particularly innovative. Women in the informal sector are increasingly represented in the Congolese economy. Patricia Nzolantima is a source of entrepreneurial ideas. She has launched ventures such as "Working ladies" and “bizzoly transport and logistics." Patricia Nzolantima ne manque pas d’idées entrepreneuriales et a lancé les projets « Working ladies » et « Bizzoly transport et logistique ».