African Continental Free Trade Area - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : African Continental Free Trade Area

Bulawayo mayor courts French investors

The meeting, held on Wednesday, focused on partnerships as the city seeks to strengthen relations with other nations.

By Patricia Sibanda Apr. 23, 2026

Chiwenga turns to mining companies to revive NRZ

THE government is seeking to establish a partnership that includes mining companies and other bulk commodity movers to revive National Railways of Zimbabwe.

By Nizbert Moyo Apr. 23, 2026

Chiwenga turns to mining companies to revive NRZ

Zim must produce and trade closer to home

ESCALATING tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, Israel and the United States, have undoubtedly unsettled global markets.

By Zimtrade Apr. 2, 2026

Zim must produce and trade closer to home

Surging imports erode Zim’s export gains

On the import side, industrial supplies accounted for the largest share at 35,6%, followed by capital goods (24%) and fuels and lubricants (18,3%).

By Sharon Zebra Apr. 1, 2026

Surging imports erode Zim’s export gains

Afreximbank backs startups to scale Africa’s digital trade

Selected from a competitive pool of more than 1 600 applications, the eight startups represent some of the most promising ventures building digital trade solutions on the continent.

By Business Reporter Mar. 27, 2026

Afreximbank backs startups to scale Africa’s digital trade

Pan-African entrepreneurs’ summit 2026 set for March

Denzel Mhepo, communications coordinator for ELISA, confirmed the forthcoming event.

By Nhau Mangirazi Jan. 29, 2026

Pan-African entrepreneurs’ summit 2026 set for March

High costs, poor infrastructure hamper intra-Africa trade

Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries Matabeleland chapter president Stephen Ncube made the remarks during the ZimTrade Buyers seminar in Bulawayo.

By Nizbert Moyo Oct. 18, 2025

High costs, poor infrastructure hamper intra-Africa trade

Mnangagwa champions gastronomy tourism as AfCFTA pillar

Mnangagwa emphasised that this trend presents a golden opportunity for Africa to diversify its tourism offering beyond wildlife and landscapes.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Sep. 7, 2025

Mnangagwa champions gastronomy tourism as AfCFTA pillar

AfCFTA to shield Africa from global trade shocks: Wamkele

AfCFTA, the world's largest trading bloc, is seen as Africa's Marshal Plan with a potential to lift 50 million out of poverty by 2025, according to a World Bank report.

By Business Reporter Sep. 5, 2025