WTC Africa Initiative and Italy join hands in trade
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- Published on Friday, 07 September 2012 12:01
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Following a trade agreement reached between the World Trade Center Africa Initiative and Italy, business between Africa and Europe is set to receive a significant boost. The agreement will see business leaders from 12 African countries meet their Italian counterparts in on-site deal rooms next year, at the inaugural Afritalia Commerce Exchange.
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Chinese media make inroads into Africa
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- Published on Thursday, 06 September 2012 06:26
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For years, China has been pumping billions of dollars across Africa to build large-scale infrastructure projects and grant cheap loans in exchange for access to the continent's natural resources and growing markets.
India beats China to top trading spot with Kenya
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- Published on Saturday, 01 September 2012 04:31
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India has reclaimed its position as the second largest exporter of goods to Kenya, signalling that it is gaining momentum in the race with China for control of Africa’s fast-growing consumer markets.
African workforce can overtake China, India
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- Published on Tuesday, 04 September 2012 06:56
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Africa will add 122 million people to its potential labour force by 2020 and by 2035 the continent’s labour force will be larger than that of any nation, including China or India, according to a report by McKinsey Global Institute.
Kenya rallies to increase Trade
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- Published on Saturday, 01 September 2012 04:23
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Kenya’s trade with South Korea has increased from $3.6million in 2007 to $5.5 million in 2012, a 65% growth rate. Exports to South Korea include coffee, printed matter, scrap metal, gemstones, pyrethrum, wood products, handicraft, beer, tobacco, raw vegetables and sea food.
