Despite having 12 commodity exchanges across participating African countries, only four are currently active.
This is among the findings of a study titled Global Commodity Traders and Competition in African Food Markets, conducted through the African Competition Forum.
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority is strengthening the sharing of intelligence with revenue collectors in the SADC to disrupt smuggling networks.
Russia is looking beyond its longstanding political ties with Namibia, with President Vladimir Putin calling for stronger trade and economic cooperation in minerals, agriculture, fisheries, and technology.
China and Africa are looking to deepen trade, investment and industrial cooperation as the two sides mark 70 years of China-Africa relations, with the zero-tariff policy expected to create further opportunities for African exporters.
Botswana and China have committed to strengthening economic cooperation to boost trade and investment, thereby improving the prosperity of the southern African country.
Trade between Namibia and Angola has declined, requiring both countries to translate their political ties into tangible economic benefits for their people.
The inaugural commission builds on the former Joint Commission of Cooperation to accelerate the implementation of existing commitments.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has embarked on a capacity-building programme for border officials at various points of entry across the region on the Tripartite Simplified Trade Regime.
Zimbabwe's National Trade Promotion Organisation (ZimTrade) is working with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry to deepen trade and investment ties between the two countries.
Nine diplomats accredited to Namibia presented their letters of credence to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Windhoek today, reaffirming their countries' commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
The Windhoek Show has kicked off on a busy note on the first day, with businesses from Namibia and other countries displaying their products and services.
