TRADING WITHOUT BORDERS

The episode explains Nigeria's recent gazetting of its AfCFTA Provisonal Schedule of Tariff Concessions in practical terms and it's impact on Nigerian exporters and goods imported into Nigeria from across the continent.

Recent developments and highlights on cross border data transfers and data protection in the Protocol

Highlights of the prospects, opportunities and challenges of a unified digital market under thr AfCFTA.

The episode highlights the discussions on AfCFTA held at the sidelines of the Wolrd Economic Forum 2025, and also the new Ethiopian Government legislation opening its banking sector to foreign investment.

Wrapping up the final episode for 2024 with updates on recent AfCFTA developments.

The episode explores how the AfCFTA aims to promote industrialization and foster regional value chains through collaboration with thr Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa.

Mary is the Chairperson of Female Cross border Trades Association in Southern Africa.She shared insights into the opportunities and challenges faced by women in cross border trade in Africa.

The episode wraps up the discussion on the AfCFTA Women and Youth in Trade Protocol, focusing on the institutional arrangements that outline how the protocol’s provisions will be implemented, monitored and evaluated.

The episode explores how the AfCFTA will protect women and youth in trade from unfair treatment and help them build skills for online trading.

The episode explores how the AfCFTA will help women and youth grow their businesses by protecting their ideas and encouraging more involvement in formal cross border trade.