Dear Reader,
Welcome to our July/September 2025 issue! In this edition, we explore the significant transformations occurring in Africa’s cross-border trade and customs, driven by modernization initiatives, enhanced regional integration, and strategic incentives aimed at improving intra-African trade and boosting global competitiveness. Ten prominent African markets—Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Namibia, Rwanda, Egypt, and Nigeria—are actively updating their trade laws and procedures to align with new regional and international standards, as outlined in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) 2025 Africa Customs and Cross-Border Trade Guide.
We also highlight the efforts of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) to establish a major new trade route connecting Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Walvis Bay in Namibia. This strategic corridor, informally referred to as the “North-Western Corridor,” is poised to transform regional logistics by offering a faster, shorter, and more efficient alternative to existing routes.
We hope you find this issue insightful and engaging!
Editorial Specialist
Gladys Kapto