CENTRAL AFRICAMalawi: Cheer and concern over ban on private sale of maize Ordinary Malawians, cheered by the prospect of cheaper food, have welcomed government's ban on the private trading of maize, but food security experts and businesses have expressed concern. 29 Aug 2008 11:48
CENTRAL AFRICAMalawian companies to participate in Chinese Trade Fair [Gregory Gondwe] Malawi Export Promotion Council (MEPC) has said it will participate in the African Commodities Trade Fair scheduled for early September this year. 27 Aug 2008 12:00
CENTRAL AFRICAMalawi government takes over trading of maize [Gregory Gondwe] Malawi government has taken over trading of maize in the country after private traders have been found hoarding the commodity in order to capitalise on the impending high demand towards the end of the year. 26 Aug 2008 11:23
CENTRAL AFRICAHigh import tariffs holds up growth [Michael Appel] High import tariffs, trade barriers and a culture of protectionism impedes economic growth, says Department of Trade and Industry Director General Tshediso Matona. 28 Jul 2008 12:35
CENTRAL AFRICAUK to increase trade to Africa to $750m by 2010 [Michael Appel] The United Kingdom will be spending some $750 million in Africa by 2010, through its "Aid for Trade" strategy forming part of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 7 Jul 2008 16:52
CENTRAL AFRICAOppose EU's economic agreements - Oxfam [Michael Appel] Addis Ababa – International humanitarian organisation Oxfam and Afro-flag Youth Vision have urged African governments to jointly oppose the European Union's (EU) proposed Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 4 Feb 2008 06:31