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We wish you a pleasant Easter weekend and a great Good Friday!

An excellent engagement with private & public sector stakeholders at the Ghana–Zimbabwe Business Roundtable, held on the sidelines of H.E. President @edmnangagwa State Visit to Ghana. We highlighted priority export opportunities, routes to market, & practical solutions to strengthen bilateral trade between our two countries. Thanks to @zidainvest for co-organising the event.

A mileston for South–South trade cooperation! Today we signed an MOU with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority @GEPAGhana during H.E. @edmnangagwa State Visit to the Republic of Ghana, unlocking stronger trade linkages & advancing shared economic growth between our nations 🇿🇼🇬🇭

RT @afreximbank: Did you know that West Africa produces about 70% of the world’s cocoa, led by Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon?…

Do you have any business interests in #Ghana? Then join us for a business round table.

While you prepare for Easter, just know that we are preparing to celebrate our 2025 #NextSheExporter Cohort!! #SaveTheDate @NedbankZimbabwe

We are in Ghana engaging strategic partners, leading buyers, & distributors to advance market access for Zimbabwean products. Our engagements are focused on practical pathways for distribution, retail placement, and long-term commercial partnerships. The discussions so far reveal clear opportunities to strengthen trade links & expand the reach of Zimbabwe’s exports across Africa #EnergisingExports @GEPAGhana @MoFA_ZW

Raw Root Co is quietly building one of Harare’s freshest movements - cold-pressed juices, clean ingredients, zero nonsense. No shortcuts. No additives. Just raw energy in a bottle. From farm to fridge, this is wellness with intent - bold, local, and unapologetically pure. 🇿🇼

Strong insights. Practical guidance. Real conversations. At the Afreximbank Accelerator Programme Kick-Off Week in Cairo, founders engaged in focused sessions designed to sharpen their path to scale. Dr. Lina Zalat delivered an in-depth overview of V-Lab, highlighting how venture labs support startups in building, refining, and scaling their businesses. This was followed by a candid session on investment readiness led by Dr. Ayman Ismail, unpacking what it truly takes to attract and secure investment in today’s landscape. This week, the startups are learning that Investment readiness is not accidental. It is built through strategy, clarity, and disciplined preparation. The journey continues. #AcceleratorProgramme

What if Africa stopped exporting raw cotton and started exporting finished garments at scale?
 
At the @worldtradeorganization #WTOMC14 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Afreximbank President and Chairman,Dr. @GeorgeElombi outlined a clear path forward for Africa’s trade future.
 
Africa spends over $50 billion annually on textile imports. That value can be retained to drive jobs and industries across the continent.
 
Through partnerships with ARISE IIP and Africa Finance Corporation, Afreximbank is already delivering results. In Benin’s Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone, we have shown that Africa can supply quality locally produced textiles to global brands like Nike, Zara, and H&M. This model is expanding across Cameroon, Chad, Mali, and Nigeria backed by significant investment.
 
The goal is to process Africa’s cotton within Africa, create 500,000 jobs by 2030, and unlock $10 billion in import substitution.
 
#Afreximbank #Industrialisation #AriseIIP

Refining the craft! 🎨 Artisans are working with a @PUM_nl expert to align their designs with modern market trends. Turning local talent into export-ready competitors. 📈

Today we kick-started a 3-day #export readiness training for Mutare #agroprenuers with expert support from @ZimTradeAlerts. 30 #youths will be equipped with skills on brand visibility, standardisation, certification etc @NLinZimbabwe @hivosrosa @ZimTradeAlerts #forwardwegrow

Today we visited @Glytimefoods and had the opportunity to tour their new manufacturing facility. #ZimTrade has worked with @Glytimefoods since its beginning stages assiting them with export markets and more. This is a testament to growth, innovation, and the expanding potential of local industry! Congratulations!

Calling all young agri-innovators in Zimbabwe! Eagle’s Nest Agri-Challenge Season 2 is now open for applications. Powered by ZimTrade and the Embassy of the Netherlands in Zimbabwe, this flagship initiative is designed to identify and scale high-potential agribusinesses with strong export potential. We are looking for entrepreneurs aged 18–35 with innovative ideas or existing projects in: · Agriculture and horticulture · Agri-tech and agri-fintech · Solutions across the agri-value chain (inputs, production, processing, logistics, and market access) · Sustainable farming, food security, and agri-technology Selected participants will benefit from: · Tailored capacity-building and mentorship · Support to refine business models and export strategies · Opportunities to connect with local and international partners 🗓 Application deadline: 17 April 2026 📥 Apply here: lnkd.in/dYdnUCTq Kindly share within your networks and tag young entrepreneurs who should not miss this!

Eight high-potential startups. One intensive week in Cairo. Afreximbank has kicked off its Flagship Accelerator Programme, launching an intensive week designed to accelerate solutions for intra-African trade With Dr. @GeorgeElombi and Mr. Haytham El Maayergi in attendance, day one at the Afreximbank HQ focused on Afreximbank’s mandate, FEDA investment pathways, and scaling through @papss_africa , Africa Trade Gateway, MANSA and various initiatives of the bank. Selected from 1,600+ applications, the cohort is tackling key gaps across payments, logistics, digital commerce, and trade finance. The journey continues. Which of these startups are you watching? Fincart | Capsa Technology | Fluna | Gebeya | Zowasel | Timon | OnePort 365 | Daba Finance accelerator-programme.afreximbank.com

The growing tension in the Middle-East between Iran, Israel and USA have unsettled global markets. But what does this mean for Zimbabwean traders? Read More here: heraldonline.co.zw/zim-must-produ…

Worried about market volatility? The smartest businesses are future-proofing right now by diversifying their export markets. Join us for a deep-dive webinar where we show you exactly how to get your business listed on Africa’s trade gateway. SHARE THIS WITH A FRIEND! It’s time to stop limiting yourself and start scaling across continental markets. @afreximbank #EnergizingExports

In 2025, Zimbabwe exported horticultural goods worth US$11.62 million to China, with macadamia nuts as the star product. 🌰🌰 Now that export protocols for citrus🍊, avocados🥑 and blueberries🫐 have been finalized , and with China’s zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries including Zimbabwe taking effective on 1 May 2026, Zimbabwe’s high-quality agricultural and horticultural produce is poised to reach more Chinese consumers and conquer new markets across China. We are pleased to see Chinese buyers already visiting local farms in Zimbabwe to source premium produce. Meanwhile, ZimTrade will host the Zimbabwe-China Horticulture Buyers Engagement in Mutare in early April. 🇨🇳🤝🇿🇼 @ZimTradeAlerts @hdczim @InfoMinZW @MoFA_ZW @MoLAFWRD_Zim #ZimChina2026 #ChinaZimCooperation

They said it wouldn’t grow in Zimbabwe. Now, Ethan Hanley is building a thriving dragon fruit business in Bulawayo. Climate change is forcing farmers to adapt — and some are winning. Would you take this risk? 🔗 Link to the video in the comments

Pleased to have joined the launch of 🇿🇼new SheTrades Hub. This partnership with @ITC_SheTrades and @ZimTradeAlerts will be catalytic in expanding opportunities for women-led businesses. Excellent to meet the women returning from the UK trade mission. 🇬🇧 proud to support them!