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Trading With Turkey, China, and Germany: What African Entrepreneurs Should Know

In recent years, Africa’s position in global trade has undergone a major transformation. As African entrepreneurs explore new ways to scale their businesses, Turkey, China, and Germany have emerged as three of the most important trade partners, each offering distinct opportunities and challenges. Whether you’re an exporter of agricultural goods or a buyer of industrial […]

Packaging and Branding for Global Markets: Win Buyers Before They Read Your Pitch

In international trade, your product’s first impression is often not the product itself, it’s the packaging and branding. When African entrepreneurs enter global markets, especially in agro-exports, fashion, crafts, or processed food products, they’re not just competing on price, they’re competing on presentation, trust, and perception. And in a fast-moving, highly visual world, the way […]

Digital Tools Every Exporter Should Use in 2025

In the fast-paced world of international trade, being a successful exporter in 2025 requires more than just knowing how to move goods across borders. It demands speed, compliance, transparency, and smart decision-making—all of which are fueled by digital tools. Today’s exporters must juggle documentation, market research, buyer discovery, shipment tracking, payments, and compliance. The difference […]