In this third article of our four-part AfCFTA Explainer Series, we focus on digital compliance. In our previous features, we explored the shift to industrialisation and how to reclaim trade margins using PAPSS (the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, a centralised financial infrastructure established by Afreximbank and the AfCFTA Secretariat to facilitate secure, local-currency payments… Continue reading AfCFTA Explainer Series (3/4): Your QR code to trade – how to master digital compliance and clear border hurdles
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Africa Environment Day: The Maathai blueprint for Africa’s water future
On March 3, 2026, we once again unite to honour Africa Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day. This day reminds us of Africa’s extraordinary ecological wealth and the enduring legacy of Professor Wangari Maathai, whose vision continues to inspire environmental stewardship across the continent. Recent reports from the World Meteorological Organization highlight that African nations… Continue reading Africa Environment Day: The Maathai blueprint for Africa’s water future
Africa Day 2025: Justice, unity, and the power of The Community Revolution
Every year on May 25th, Africa comes together to celebrate Africa Day, a powerful moment to reflect on our shared heritage, unity, and progress. In 2025, this celebration takes on an even deeper meaning with the African Union’s theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” This theme acknowledges historical injustices—from colonialism… Continue reading Africa Day 2025: Justice, unity, and the power of The Community Revolution