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Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Trade: Africa's Competitive Business Edge For Investors

Africa For Investors | 3^rd Apr 2025

With strong trade agreements and competitive tariff structures, Africa offers a resilient and cost-effective manufacturing and trade hub.

Celebrating Success: 555 Containers and Counting for Benin Cashew SA

Africa For Investors | 16^th Dec 2024

Benin Cashew SA proudly announces a remarkable achievement: the successful loading of 555 containers of processed cashew nuts.

Benin Cashew SA: Taking Significant Strides in Africa's Agro-Industrial Sector

Africa For Investors | 27^th Nov 2024

Benin is taking significant strides in the agro-industrial sector, with Benin Cashew S.A., a key player in cashew nut processing, receiving substantial financial backing.

ARISE IIP, Afreximbank and Rieter Sign Framework Agreement for Africa Textile Renaissance Plan

Africa For Investors | 6^th Nov 2024

ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), a leading pan-African developer of world-class industrial parks, has joined forces with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Rieter.

FEDA and AFC Power ARISE IIP's US$443 Million Capital Raise

Africa For Investors | 2^nd Oct 2024

ARISE IIP, a leading pan-African developer and operator of world-class industrial parks, has announced a significant capital raise of US$443 million.

ARISE IIP and Douala Port Authority Partner to Launch Dibamba Industrial Port Zone

Africa For Investors | 1^st Oct 2024

ARISE IIP and the Port Authority of Douala sign a partnership agreement to establish the Dibamba Industrial Port Zone, a new catalyst for Cameroon’s industrialisation.

Arise IIP Explores Collaboration Opportunities with China-Africa Economic and Trade Promotion Council in Hunan

Africa For Investors | 13^th Sep 2024

On September 11th, Mr. Nikhil Gandhi, Executive Director & Chief Business Officer of ARISE IIP, led a delegation to visit the CHINA-AFRICA ECONOMIC AND TRADE PROMOTION COUNCIL in Hunan Provincial.

80,000 Made-in-GDIZ-Benin Garments Exported to Europe

Africa For Investors | 23^rd Aug 2024

The Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is thrilled to announce its first export of "Made-in-Benin" garments to Europe, and a promising collaboration between SIPI-Bénin and KIABI.

$100M Capital Pool Allocated to Empower Companies setup in Arise IIP's Industrial Zones in Africa

Africa For Investors | 21^st Aug 2024

ARISE IIP, a leading developer and operator of industrial parks across Africa, has partnered with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a key player in infrastructure solutions.

Pioneering Industrialization in Malawi

Malawi Zone | 19^th Jun 2024

Exciting times are ahead for Malawi as ARISE IIP! In partnership with the Republic of Malawi, represented by the Export Development Fund Mw and in the presence of President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera.

ARISE IIP Initiates the Project of the ‘Magwero Industrial Park’ in Malawi

19^th Jun 2024

Designed to expedite Malawi’s industrialization process through two pillars, diversification of its economy & valorization of its natural resources, the park is set to host industrial units.

What investment opportunities are there in Côte d'Ivoire?

ZIC Ivory Coast | 19^th Jun 2024

As the world's leading producer of cocoa and anarcade, #Côte d'Ivoire is an economic powerhouse that is the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) leading exporter, accounting for 40% of exp

What key insights should investors have about Rwanda?

BSEZ Rwanda | 19^th Jun 2024

With the aim of reaching high-middle income status by 2035, Rwanda's economic focus lies in #agriculture. In 2019, Rwanda produced 2.6 million tonnes of banana.

What investors should know about Nigeria?

IPR Nigeria | 19^th Jun 2024

Discover how IPR zone in Nigeria is geared to enhance the cassava value chain, ushering in a new era of agro-industrial revolution.

PIA Togo partners with Smarcot Recycle-Tech

PIA Togo | 6^th Jun 2024

We are delighted to announce the signing of a partnership with Smarcot Recycle-Tech, a strategic player that will take over the management of waste generated by certain industrial activities.

Vice-President of Benin Republic Visit Textile and Cashew units at GDIZ Benin

GDIZ Benin | 6^th Jun 2024

Her Excellency Mrs. Mariam CHABI TALATA ZIME YERIMA, Vice-President of Benin and Grand Chancellor of the National Order, conducted a prospecting visit to GDIZ.

Significant Progress in PICP Zone

PIC Congo | 6^th Jun 2024

Gabon Ministers Explore Pharma, Wood Processing and Vocational Training Sectors at Nkok SEZ

GSEZ Gabon | 6^th Jun 2024

Everything is in place within the Nkok SEZ to foster high-quality projects and achievements. This Zone is a tool for promoting Gabon's expertise.

Major step for the preservation of biodiversity in Gabon

GSEZ Gabon | 6^th Jun 2024

With nearly 11% of its territory designated as national parks, Gabon stands out as a bastion of biodiversity in Central Africa.

ARISE IIP collaborates with DMA Invest and the British Government

GDIZ Benin | 6^th Jun 2024

In a dynamic alliance with DMA Invest and the British Government, ARISE IIP orchestrated the UK – BENIN TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION from March 6th to 8th at the Golden Tulip.

PIA boosts the pharmaceutical industry in Togo with FHC Medica

PIA Togo | 6^th Jun 2024

Currently being set up within PIA, FHC Medica is at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry, offering quality products thanks to a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit.

Forestry Unit "Mila Mila" Setup & Wood Processing Agreement Signed in Dolisie

PIC Congo | 6^th Jun 2024

The Ministry of Forest Economy and PICP "Plateformes Industrielles du Congo Pointe-Noire" recently inked a significant agreement in Dolisie on April 5, 2024.

Van Vliet Automotive joins PIA Togo

PIA Togo | 6^th Jun 2024

PIA - Plateforme Industrielle d'Adétikopé is delighted to announce the official inauguration of the VAN VLIET AUTOMOTIVE TOGO site at PIA Annexe, Tsikplonoukondji.

Niger delegation discuss strategic opportunities at PIA Togo

PIA Togo | 6^th Jun 2024

Representing 4.3% of the total volume of Togolese exports in 2022, Niger is a key partner for Togo.

Nigeria and Benin remove import restrictions on 43 Products

GDIZ Benin | 6^th Jun 2024

In an unprecedented initiative, Benin and Nigeria have jointly lifted foreign exchange restrictions on 43 products, including food items, textiles, industrial goods, cosmetics, transportation, and con

Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Nigeria's Agro-Industrial Sector

PIC Congo | 6^th Jun 2024

Investors keen on tapping into Nigeria's thriving agro-industrial sector stand to benefit significantly from the opportunities presented by IPR special economic zone.

ROC President Visit Pointe-Noire SEZ to Oversee Support Process to Onboard Potential Investors

PIC Congo | 6^th Jun 2024

Necessary arrangements were discussed to put in place in order to best support local and foreign investors who would like to set up in the SEZ.