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Africa’s SME Powerhouse: The Engine Driving African Trade Growth
Published by: AMBESA.com Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the undisputed backbone of Africa’s economy . From local retail shops in Accra to manufacturing hubs in Nairobi, these businesses are responsible for up to 90% of all enterprises in Africa , according to the African Development Bank (Source 1) . In this first edition of...
Powering Africa’s Next Generation of Trade
International Youth Day 2025: Powering Africa’s Next Generation of Trade Introduction - Africa’s Youth Are the Engine of Trade In boardrooms, at bustling markets, in startup hubs, and across digital marketplaces, a silent revolution is underway - and it’s led by Africa’s youth. By 2030, Africa will be home to 42% of the world’s youth . This...
She Builds Africa Women Are the Backbone of African Trade Women make up nearly 60% of informal cross-border traders in Africa , yet they face unequal access to capital, networks, and digital tools. “I sold everything from mangoes to millet at the Uganda–Kenya border. But without a formal channel, I was always at risk...
How AMBESA.com Is Transforming African Trade
FROM VISION TO VENTURES Across Africa, thousands of quality-driven businesses - from cooperatives producing shea butter in Ghana to fashion manufacturers in Ethiopia - operate in isolation. Despite their world-class craftsmanship and unique offerings, many remain unknown to regional and international buyers. The challenge isn’t the product - it’s...
How AMBESA.com is Building the Infrastructure for a Borderless African Marketplace Africa Is Trading. Are You? Across the continent, a silent revolution is underway. Small businesses are growing. Borders are loosening. Markets are awakening. Africa — long seen as the world’s supplier of raw materials — is now trading with itself....
In African B2B trade, delivery isn’t just a task - it’s a trust contract. As the continent undergoes a digital renaissance - with improved connectivity, growing SME participation, and the rise of e-commerce platforms - one challenge quietly decides the fate of millions in trade: logistics . Behind every successful B2B transaction lies a silent...
The State of B2B E-Commerce in Africa: Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities Africa's B2B e-commerce sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, positioning itself as one of the continent's most promising digital frontiers. With the African e-commerce market reaching $317 billion in 2024 and projected to grow to over $1 trillion by 2033, the B2B...
EFG Finance-Backed MaxAB-Wasoko Acquires Fatura to Strengthen Pan-African B2B E-Commerce Dominance
Cairo, Egypt – In a strategic move to consolidate Africa’s B2B e-commerce and fintech landscape, MaxAB-Wasoko,the region’s leading digital supply chain platform—has acquired Fatura, a fast-growing Egyptian B2B marketplace. The deal, facilitated by EFG Finance (a subsidiary of EFG Holding), positions EFG as a major...
