Across Africa, micro and small businesses are more than a statistic; they are the continent’s daily proof that possibility lives in ordinary places. They roast coffee and cocoa in modest facilities, blend shea butter in backyard workshops, assemble garments in small rooms behind storefronts, and move goods across borders in trucks that were never designed […]
Author Archives: Briggette Harrington
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Mar
Mar
This edition of the newsletter is about what the affect of a financial investment in small businesses in Africa can produce.
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Feb
Feb
Across the African continent, an astounding 94% of enterprises are micro or small businesses. These are the real engines of Africa’s economy—often family-run ventures with between one and three employees, operating with vision, passion, and determination. Yet most of them rely solely on their own limited resources or small loans from friends and relatives to […]
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Dec
Dec
Transporting goods within Africa remains one of the greatest operational challenges facing businesses today. The continent’s vast geography, limited infrastructure, and historical trade patterns combine to make both cost and transit time significantly higher for intra-African trade than for other shipments. As a result, African producers frequently find that it is more expensive and slower […]
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Aug
Aug
The complexities of cross-border payments have long challenged businesses and individuals seeking to transact across African borders. As trade within the continent grows and regional integration efforts accelerate, the demand for streamlined, efficient payment solutions is higher than ever. The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has emerged as a beacon of hope, promising to […]
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Jul
Jul
Navigating the Road to AfCFTA Trade: A Firsthand Account In March 2025, Rwanda hosted a pivotal Workshop on the Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The gathering brought together government officials, private sector leaders, and key stakeholders to assess Rwanda’s progress in adopting AfCFTA protocols and to chart a clear path forward. […]
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Jun
Jun
As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) moves from vision to implementation, the private sector stands at the forefront of unlocking its full potential. From SMEs to multinationals, businesses across the continent have a historic opportunity to access a single market of over 1.4 billion people. But how do private sector players position themselves […]
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May
May
Hello reader, Welcome to the first issue of my bi-weekly newsletter on everything to do with trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA). In this newsletter, I will attempt to make it easier for anyone interested in understanding the benefits of the AfCFTA and also shed light on the enormous potential of […]