The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has welcomed Namibia’s milestone in launching its National Strategy for Implementation of the Agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and the associated Action Plan at an event held Monday in Windhoek. With the launch, Namibia joined Malawi, Mauritius, Zambia, and Zimbabwe as the five...

RwandAir has taken delivery of its first dedicated cargo aircraft as it looks to expand its cargo operation in Africa and the Middle East. The Boeing 737-800SF, which is painted in RwandAir’s first cargo livery, will be based at the carrier’s Kigali hub in Rwanda. Yvonne Makolo, RwandAir chief executive, said: “The delivery of our...

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement is a development instrument that provides an opportunity for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to export to other African countries, thus boosting intra-African trade. Yet, MSMEs lack relevant information on product entry requirements, and on processes and procedures to access the single African market. To bridge...

RwandAir conducted its first nonstop flight between Kigali Airport and London Heathrow last week. The flag carrier of Rwanda’s Airbus A330 landed in London at 07:17 after a flight duration of eight hours and 40 minutes. The airline is no stranger to European operations. Just this summer, it celebrated five years of serving Brussels. Following...