The lighter side

Producers want government to remove VAT on chicken to support low-income households.

New agreements aim to boost trade, transport and cross-border cooperation.

An investigation found the eight lines allegedly charged the same general rate increase for some routes.

Transport operators face higher running costs this month after diesel prices jumped on Wednesday.

Mozambique’s LNG mega-projects and Namibia’s investor-friendly reforms are driving exploration.

Coral South, operated by Eni, is the only project in operation, having come on stream in 2022. 

Industry platform Pharma.Aero warns that Africa is severely underserved.

A new Sea-Intelligence analysis warns that resuming Suez transits could release 2.1 million TEU of capacity but may also unleash a wave of congestion at European ports.

South African-flagged commercial vessels continue to enjoy a 30% discount on marine tariffs.

Major offshore projects are boosting Africa’s role as a key global supplier of natural gas.