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1. Kenya to discard visa fees for Africa traders

   President William Ruto has announced plans to remove visa requirements for African nationals travelling to Kenya for business as a first major step to remove barriers to intra-Africa trade.

2. GoGlobal expands presence in Africa with local offices in 18 countries

   GoGlobal, a leading Employer of Record (EOR) is expanding its global footprint with the launch of on-the-ground offices in 18 African countries.

3. [South Africa] PPC to list on A2X

   PPC Limited has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets. Its shares will be available for trade on A2X from 30 May 2023.

4. Africa to become the second-fastest growing region after Asia AfDB report

   But the projected growth will depend on global conditions and the continent’s ability to bolster its economic resilience, the African Development Bank’s 2023 African Economic Outlook report has found.

5. How does African women’s health compare to women’s health around the world?

   In Africa, however, according to the World Health Organization, a woman’s life expectancy is just 54 years.

6. Xylem launches international pump manufacturing site in Egypt

   Xylem, the global water technology provider, and its regional partner, the Tiba Manzalawi Group, have announced the launch of its new joint-venture manufacturing site, the Xylem Egypt Plant, that will provide world-class water solutions and brands to the region.

7. Kenya Association of Manufacturers hosts trade and investment mission in DR Congo

   Manufacturers from Kenya have called for export-led manufacturing growth to increase the sector’s contribution to the GDP from the current 7.8% to 20% by 2030.

8. ITC, African Union Commission partner to empower small businesses unlock intra-African trade

   Together, the organizations will foster inclusive trade in Africa by incorporating small enterprises into the regional economy, and promote the sharing of trade information and market intelligence across Africa through the African Trade Observatory (ATO).

9. France commits to fostering economic, investment ties with Nigeria

   In a bid to promote trade between France and Nigeria, the French Government has said it will continue fostering economic and investment ties with Nigeria.

10. Growth and stability are key priorities for small businesses in Kenya, study

    Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya and the Financial Access Initiative (FAI) research center of New York University, today presented the results of the Kenya Small Firm Diaries (SFD) study in Nairobi.