Trade is an important aspect of Africa’s economic growth and development, helping the continent address numerous socio-economic challenges while opening up unprecedented opportunities. Trade helps bolster economic diversification, reducing Africa’s overreliance on a few key commodities and sectors. It also encourages innovation and specialization and facilitates the exchange of goods and services both within the continent and with international partners. Trade connects Africa’s nations to global markets, increasing their visibility and influence on the world stage. As a result, trade has unfolded economic benefits for Africa, generating revenue for governments and businesses, creating job opportunities, reducing property, and fostering economic growth. It also helps stimulate foreign direct investment and enhances Africa’s access to technology and knowledge. Despite these, Africa faces […]

Anyone who has shipped internationally in the past knows the customs clearance process can be time-consuming and complicated. This is even true for the customs clearance authorities, who have to deal with outdated paper-based customs procedures. The lack of efficiency and technology in customs clearance leads to several hindrances, from shipping delays and increased costs. It’s time to modernize the customs clearance process through innovations like digitization and single-window software solutions. Adopted into the customs process, these solutions can revolutionize international shipping and global trade. What are the benefits of customs automation? Customs digitization or automation transforms manual, paper-based customs clearance procedures into automated and electronic systems. It makes use of different platforms, the most prominent of which are: Electronic […]